I Dream of Hong Kong in Color

60: Incense

Ria Ancheta - Adrias — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:57:53 +0000

60: Incense, originally uploaded by Snap Happy Ria.

I have decided to upload some of my older pics of Hong Kong because of two reasons: (1) I think some pics I have in my archive are pretty good and (2) I haven’t taken any new pictures lately.

The photo above was taken in Man Mo Temple, one of the oldest temples in Hong Kong (built in 1847!). I was a little uneasy snapping photos, I felt that I was desecrating the place being all touristy. Fortunately, a busload of tourists from Japan and a couple of cabs filled with white people arrived and started taking pictures as indiscriminately as me.

I therefore proved one theory: the feeling of guilt diminishes as the number of people doing the deed increases.

59: Red Devil

Ria Ancheta - Adrias — Mon, 04 May 2009 13:01:11 +0000

59: Red Devil, originally uploaded by Snap Happy Ria.

Often during my ferry rides from Lamma to Hong Kong Island, I would look out the window and see these fast Hong Kong-bound boats from Macau practically skimming the water. I call `em “Red Devils”

58: Ring Toss

Ria Ancheta - Adrias — Sun, 03 May 2009 14:34:25 +0000

58: Ring Toss, originally uploaded by Snap Happy Ria.

I absolutely adore this photo of girls trying their luck at this Ring Toss game at Ocean Park.

57: Sealab 2009

Ria Ancheta - Adrias — Sat, 02 May 2009 03:33:45 +0000

57: Sealab 2009?, originally uploaded by Snap Happy Ria.

Location: Ocean Park
Reminds me of:
(1) Old 1960’s films set in the ocean
(2) Jaques Cousteau
(3) Finding Nemo

56: Coming and Going

Ria Ancheta - Adrias — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:12:45 +0000

56: Coming and Going, originally uploaded by Snap Happy Ria.

Getting around in Hong Kong is never a problem. My favorite modes of transport is the MTR. It’s cheap, fast, and the stations are surprisingly spacious (and house dozens of shops).

55: Bubble Ride

Ria Ancheta - Adrias — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:02:20 +0000

55: Bubble Ride, originally uploaded by Snap Happy Ria.

Seats six and there’s one every minute to take from one end of Ocean Park to another. I love cable car rides. It gives to the thrill of being suspended in mid-air without the actual fear of falling. Yeah, I’m such a risk-taker. Bite me.

54: Fun and Togetherness in HK!

Ria Ancheta - Adrias — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:36:03 +0000

Fun and Togetherness in HK!, originally uploaded by Snap Happy Ria.

For posterity’s sake, Anna and I frolicked in front of the camera and savored each minute spent together. Don’t you just love friends? Especially if they’re as crazy as you.

WATCH THE FULL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9OM1oZRReU