Travelogue
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by
Rolly Reyes
Hong Kong has always fascinated me since I set foot on this island of
the Tai-Pans. Always known as a business hub of Asia, it never ceases to
attract mortals to leave their footprints in this magnificent Oriental
city. They say that you can sense that "money smell" the moment you land
in this islands and money it is that fuels this city born of
British-Chinese parenthood. I was here during the handover on June 30,
1997 leading a coverage team of ABS-CBN to document the historic event.
Ever since, I was transformed into a subject that regularly genuflects and
bows to its photographic sovereign rule. This time, I lugged my
point-and-shoot and tried to capture images within reach of my now-lazy
legs. A destination like Hong Kong usually attracts travelers for three
major reasons: shopping, food trip and sightseeing. I enjoy the second one
most especially. I am addicted to gate crashing holes-in-the wall Chinese
eateries most frequented by locals, on which I effectively communicate
with my Mandarin-speaking index finger pointing to those colored pictures
on the menu. My rather adventurous appetite will always sample the
"non-traditional" recipes that I can grab even without consulting
Wikipedia. I am sure that many of you have embarked in this "East-West"
gateway to Asia and quite familiar with the photos I am sharing.
A comforting sight after a full day
Wires to connect to the world
Early morning harbour skyline whispering the birth of a busy day
Old and new steps
Watching a shopper approaching a watch
Path walk to the Star Ferry that carries island commuters to nearby Hong Kong island
Geometric lines trying to reach the sky
A clear day in Tsim Sha Tsui to watch the other side
Looking through a seemingly invisible glass railing
A structure aptly named for its use
The double-decker legacy of the Brits
Billboards and signage, a typical Hong Kong city character reference
Trash that won't fit
The familiar rush to get somewhere
The shopping humanity swarms the malls daily
A breakfast buffet to start the motor running
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