Victoria Peak

As Super Typhoon Usagi approaches us, I felt the need to get out of the house on this beautiful, but warm sunny day.  The girls and I took the bus into Central and then the tram up to Victoria Peak.  PJ opted to stay home and do homework.  Now Victoria Peak had been recommended to us on our house hunting trip.  It is also a "must do" in my Hong Kong book.  Well, I don't think the girls and I would call it a "must do".

Victoria Peak is the highest peak on Hong Kong Island and the location where the British made their last stand.  I knew the views were supposed to be spectacular, but I thought we would also learn a little history of Hong Kong.  It's a tourist stop and not much more.  The views are spectacular and if any visitors would like to go see the views I will be more than happy to take a bus up to the top with you.  I don't think it is worth waiting in line for the tram (even though it was only $10/adult and $5/child for the tram and entrance to the viewing deck).  The building the tram takes you to is filled with restaurants and gift shops.  The viewing deck is just a rooftop deck.  Across from the building is a high end mall.

The good news is we got outside for several hours since we will likely be cooped up inside the next day or two.  We also learned that the minibus is much faster and makes fewer stops than the big CityBus.  Lastly, I learned that Meg may complain like crazy about being forced to go sightseeing, but if you ignore her she ends up enjoying it:)

Here are a few pictures of the view: