Hong Kong was the first stop on our fun-tastic 12 day Far East tour. We were in HK from Aug.2 to 4, 2002. Compact and crowded, HK is divided into four main regions: HK Island, Kowloon,the New Territories and the Outlying Islands. HK Island is rather claustrophobic and aromatic, the aroma being provided by several open air restuarants serving 'dim sum' (Chinese noodle meal). It was an edifying sight to see full roasted duck on display. The poor birds had been roasted complete with head and beak. No way my wife would allow me ... (more)