It is Halloween Day, we are all relaxing before we head out to trick or treat. Halloween is a big deal in Hong Kong. Both Disneyland and Ocean Park go all out for this holiday. We travelled to Disneyland 2 weeks ago for a mini triathlon-yes the whole family did it! A 1k ocean swim, 10k bike and 2k run. Before and after the event we toured Disneyland, much like the Anaheim one, however only 1/4 finished. The kids went to Ocean Park last night-just across the bay from our house, turns out the haunted house was so scary that Riley requested an early exit. Conor opted not to go in...Birdie forged through and Seamus made friends with all the goblins...go figure.
Hong Kong schools get what is called a fall break-don't really see a purpose but the kids were thrilled to have yet again another week off school. With Richie heading to Singapore Mary had to think of some creative activities for the kids. We started the week on a "junk" boat, and yes this is not the correct name for a 50 foot power boat. Anyways, Rich was still in town, in fact he didn't have to work because it was yet again another public holiday...he is liking it here! Anyways, we rented a junk with 2 other families, see the pictures below-
Riley, Annie and Ashley Gelber
Sean Purner, Seamus and Thomas Bolger
Bubba, Shane Purner and Thomas
Ellie Roberts, Annie and Riley
On Tuesday, the kids and I headed to Central for their orthodontist appts. Sure makes me miss the easy trips to Dr. Ross' office. Great orthodontist here, just a trek to get to. On Wednesday the kids and I wake boarded and water skied right in front of our house. Yes, the ski boat picked us up at the Buddhist temple-life is definitely improving daily here :0)
Thursday was another day in Central, a clothes shopping day for the kids. Seamus and Riley head to Beijing and Shanghai in one week, the weather will be significantly cooler there.
And Friday, yesterday, the kids and I ventured to the largest outdoor seated Buddha in the world, see the photo below-
A bit of a tourist attraction but worth the trek.
And today, Saturday, Rich and the kids and myself headed out for another wake boarding excursion. See the photos below-
Ya, I still got it!
Of the two cream buildings, we live in the
front left one.
Well, time to sign off. Annie needs help putting on black and orange nail polish. As always, I hope this note finds you healthy and happy.
Thank you for supporting our adventure here.
We miss you all,
Mary
Great shots. Looks like a blast. And yes... you've definately still got it!
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