A Symphony of Lightning

I stared across the water at the multi-coloured buildings, searching the sky for a sign that the show was about to begin.  I felt like a child on Bonfire Night, eagerly anticipating the first firework.  Only this was no firework display, but Hong Kong’s Symphony of Lights – a ten minute laser show spectacular which illuminates the magnificent … More A Symphony of Lightning

Ten Thousand Buddha monastery – how not to miss the turn

Ten thousand Buddhas – how hard could they be to find? More than you might imagine, it transpires, as I became one of the many travellers who mistakenly take the wrong turn toward the neighbouring cemetery. As I climbed the steps snaking up the hillside, I sensed that something was amiss when an outdoor escalator came into … More Ten Thousand Buddha monastery – how not to miss the turn