Saturday, November 23, 2013

Mount Davis hike

Now that we are well settled into our new apartment it was time to finally explore the nearby hill called Mount Davis. J suggested we hike it this morning and after reading this very insightful entry I was inspired to do some photo documentation of my own.

So we started from Victoria road near the West Island School and climbed up the path with a helpful sign to Mt Davis Road.

Starting Point

Strange little stone sign on the way


View of the Christian Chinese Cemetery 



Walking up to Mt Davis Road

Looking towards the Peak


Pokfulam area


Pokfulam with sea view


Starting the climb up to the Water Reservoir



The views get better


and better


Peak view again


More views


At the reservoir.. strange sign - keep off the straight path because it is dangerous??


One of the old rings on the road, used to hold ropes for pulleys to get the building blocks to the top of the mountain to build the fort


Yup - it is still strong!


Top of Mt Davis - the fort ruins











There was some strange modeling going on.


And to balance that awkward encounter we met these B B Gun enthusiast


Walking back down to Victoria Road



Back on Victoria Road


This reminded me of Greece


Christmas Tree already out

Lovely!

View of victoria road and Cyberport


Watching the sunset from Sandy Bay







The end of a lovely day's exploring.