Cape D'Aguilar - January 2021

 

Cape D’Aguilar lies at the southernmost tip of Hong Kong Island.  We take the ferry to the island, then the MTR train to an eastern stop, then board the bus for the cape.  The trail is paved and easy until the coast is in view.  The crowd then splits into several directions to explore this wonderful location.

             Walking along the trail we see a beautiful view of Stanley across the bay.

The whale skeleton rests in a unique spot.  The background construction project will be a marine biology research center.

                                            The rocky coast is a favorite climbing spot.

                                                Rick reaches the top of the rocky hill climb.

                                    I must watch every step as the rocks can be slippery.

Thunder Cave attracts huge crowds.  I must admit that watching the waves crash through this slit in the rocks is an amazing site.

We enjoyed the crashing waves on this beautiful January day.  It reminded me of La Bufadoro near Ensenada, Mexico.  We talked frequently of our children as they would enjoy such an ocean view.  They would have delighted in climbing and playing everywhere on the cape.  We share wonderful memories of times we’ve visited oceans with our family.  Suddenly, we wanted to share all of this with them.  After a few waves of nostalgic homesickness we carried on with our hike

Crab Cave was equally impressive with massive waves filling the cave and then reseeding to the pleasure of all onlookers.  It’s hard to beat nature’s entertainment.

                               The lighthouse stands splendidly against the clear blue sky.

      I found the lone mailbox behind the lighthouse.  I have no idea of its purpose or strange location.

We waited behind several others to take our picture at the door of the lighthouse.  We acted just like tourists.

From atop the coastal rocks Lohas Park is visible in the distance.  Yes, the water was really that blue the day we visited.

Rick captures this splashing wave perfectly.  Later, we noticed the Chinese woman posing on top of the rock.  We laugh constantly at their desire for photos EVERYWHERE!!!  The otherwise quiet and reserved Asians go all out when a camera is in view.

Someone volunteered to snap a photo as we stand on the peak in the strong wind.  What a glorious afternoon we spent at Cape D’Aguilar.