31 JAN 2005

Went to Tai Po, Lam Tseun in New Territory. Went to the famous Whishing Tree. Took the bus no 73K. The bus passes by Sha Tin. To enjoy the view along the way, sit in the upper deck of the bus. The bus ride is about 50 minutes. The final stop is Tai Po Town Centre. After reaching Tai Po town centre, had Yunnam rice noodles for breakfast!! Yummy!! After breakfast, took the taxi .Taxis in New Territory are green in colour, and they are only allowed to transport passengers within New Territory. It’s a little cheaper. The meter starts at $12.40, instead of the usual $15.00. There are actually 2 wishing trees in Lam Tsuen. 1 is for love and the other for career. The one nearer to Tin Hou Temple is for love. “Bo Dip” is an orange tied to a few pieces of colourful papers. Sold at $3 each. Just buy one, write your wish on the “Bo Dip” and throw it onto the tree. If the “Bo Dip” hangs onto the branches, it means that your wish is granted!! If your wish comes true, be sure to go back to the wishing tree to thank the gods by giving offerings. The people here believe that if you do not thank the gods when your wish is granted, bad luck would follow!! So think twice before you want to make a wish. After that, took the bus to Yuen Long, which is also in New Territory. We took the smaller bus. $9 for the trip. There are Light Rails in Yuen Long, the light rails are under KCR company. The light rails are electric trains which runs on the road. Took the bus No. K65 to Lau Fau Shan. It’s a fishing pier like Tai O. At around 3 to 4am in the morning, the fishermen returns to this pier with their catch. It’s also an oyster culture farm. Try out the fresh oysters here during weekends.  Will be going to Lantau Island tomorrow. Weather is getter cooler. Temp. today was around 13-16℃.