Sunday, August 22, 2010

Lamma Island

Even though it seems like I go to the same places, I still find there is so much to see.

Recently I had two encounters with Lamma Island so I thought I should share it with the rest of you. My first encounter was planned and the second was a happy accident. I don't know much about Lamma but here are the basics. It takes 30 minutes to get there on a ferry from Hong Kong (Central ferry terminal), it's quite popular for expats, there a restrictions for vehicles, therefore no one really drives on it. There are motor vehicles people may use but they are smaller and less harsh on the land. Lamma Island is the 3rd largest in the Hong Kong next to Hong Kong Island and Lantau.; if you did not know Hong Kong consists of many islands. The great thing about Lamma is there are such of a variety of people, which allows for a variety of food. Personally I love being in place where I can easily find a vegetarian restaurant.

You can walk around Lamma because there are clear paths to take. The tricky thing is some are steep because they are built into the terrain, but the view if the coast along the paths are breathe-taking. The stipulation is that you don't rent a bike and assume you can ride the paths, you are certainly wrong. There are beaches to chill on and adventures to be had. Personally I could see myself exploring Lamma constantly because it fascinates me.