Lamma Island - On Monday, you may be surprised to hear I got up and went on yet another walk although this one wa much more flat and less of a hike, more like a lovely wander to a beach! Lamma Island is accessible by fery about 20 minutes from central pier. rosie and I had planned a trip before the weekend, and so, extremely sleepy, I made it up and to the ferry port the next morning. however, as always, I am so gald I did, as Lamma Island is just lovely. There are no cars there and thus subsequently it has a lovely holiday esque relaxed feel with shops, cafes, and seaside bars and restaurants and market stalls to wander round. The beach was also beautiful however, the one thing spoiloing it is the view of the huige power station, from behind since the power station that powers Hong Kong is situated on this Island. Also, unfortunately, being a public holiday and the temperature being that much more bearable to be outside, the island was super busy, and its paths were crowded with bikes, and people. But, it had a really nice holiday feel.
The island is renowned for its seafood restuarants, (understandably, being right on the seafront) and the restaurant we found ourselves in for lunch had a vast array of live fish in tanks waiting to be chosen and cooked! It was quite fascinating entirely wasted on me, who ended up with rice and vegetables! I was hoping to go to a place called Bookworm Cafe - the only way I can describe it is me in a food establishment! The restaurant is veggie, organic, fairtrade, ethical, you name it, and its walls are covered in books which you can peruse at your leisure!) It was amzing to see, however what was less amazing was the man taking phone numbers to call people when there was a free table! Obviously lots of people had had the same idea! I am thus resolutely determined to return at the next available opportunity and stay there ALL day! I will apologise in advance to the person who ends up coming with me if they want to do anything else!
If you came early in the day or later on the afternoon, evening time and avoided the peak of the day, I imagine you could spend a great day wandering around the shops and beaches of the island.
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