Quintessential Hong Kong

The entrance to Quarry Bay Park is right at my front door.  The meandering path is lined with palms and flowering Beauhinia or Orchid trees, Hong Kong's national flower.








This path leads over the express way





right to the water, with views of Kowloon on the other side.







Wind, water, mountain, the 3 pillars of Feng Shui:









Water, boats, beauhinias, and tai chi, 
with tall buildings and mountains as back drop.

A perfect Sunday, Hong Kong style.


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