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Thought we would upload a few more pictures from our time in Hong Kong.

Much to our surprise, it was quite cold in Hong Kong. Lucky we were prepared for cold English weather and got the woolies out.

Simon thought it would be good to taste Durian, the fruit reknowned for its bad smell. We all had a try and agreed it tastes like creamy mango custard, with an onion and garlic aftertaste. Thankfully Alex took a liking to it and finished off the whole thing!

Matt and Simon were enjoying the after effects all afternoon, even after another tasty yum cha lunch!

After checking with 3 difference sources including the HK tourist information centre, we were told the Peak tram was DEFINITELY wheelchair accessible, even to the extent of them telling us the width of the tram doorways (26 inches!). We headed there confidently, only to find the tram had 2 steps to get on and off! Simon was lifted up the steps and we climbed the peak - shocked by how steep it was, but rewarded by the great view even on such a cloudy day. (oh, and more yum cha!)

I'm pretty sure the highlight of our visit for Matt and Simon was getting to play with Simon's new toy - a BB gun that looks like the real thing. Must admit I even had a try and it was quite fun.

And we couldn't have been happier when we arrived at the airport to discover Simon's dad had upgraded us to "Upper Class". Here's a pic of us on Simon's seat which flipped down to a flat bed - it will be hard to ever go back to economy now!!!

Will update again soon with some news from London where we're having a great time catching up with everyone.

Clare

Had a great time catching up with the Gows in Hong Kong...

Ate way too much yum cha. Is that possible?

Alex was way too cute. Random tourists would often stop to get their photo taken with him. Pointing and laughing was not uncommon also. Strange white haired gwai lo baby.

Getting about in Hong Kong involved much luck, bad luck, success, failure and a sense of humour. I can tell you that this attracted quite alot of attention.