Hong Kong - Day 3

Met up with Andy, an English birdwatcher, and his son Niall at a KCR Station. Then off to Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve. Was a good day's birding. Saw a few birds new to me. Had luch there and continued birding after Andy and his son left. Took me till 4pm. Very impressed with Hong Kong public transport - efficient and frequent service. All modes including taxis.

Went to Kowloon Tong on the way back to the city and bought new shoes in a shopping centre, Festival Mall or something like that. The shop assistant offered to throw my old ones away for me. So wore new shoes back.

Walked through the popular night spots of Lan Kwai Fong and the restaurant district of Soho. As I mentioned in previous posts it is the Rugby Sevens on at the moment and the place was full of gwei lou enjoying their beers, spilling out onto the street. One establishment had dancing girls out on the streets pumping out some catchy numbers too.

Took the long pedestrian escalators up to the Mid-levels to where I'm staying tonight. Very interesting passing through Soho, a mosque and other streets. The longest set of escalators in the world I've been told.

Off to Beijing tomorrow.