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Visiting and exploring Hong Kong (2/2).
The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Head office, designed in 1984 by Sir Norman Foster.
The modern building is located on the same site as the original, and has a Lion on each side of the entrance. When the Japanese invaded Hong Kong they actually used the Lions for target practice, and you can still see the bullet holes.
In the Hong Kong Zoo, I was an amazing underwater plant which has leaves the same shape as bowls (Victoria cruziana).
More than 20 inches in diameter, a small child can sit on one, and it will float.
A cave like walkway in the Hong Kong Park. You can probably guess that I like the park, I spent quite a lot of time there.
The original governors mansion, in the middle of the banking sector.
The entrance to Kowloon park, which was just near my hotel.
This is a public swimming pool, in the centre of Kowloon park. I could hardly believe how clear the water was.
I was getting a drink in Hong Kong Airport. A few girls came up to me, and asked me for directions. One of them is Miss South Africa, who agreed to pose for a picture.
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