Good news and more travels

Most of you will already know that Michelle is pregnant. She is 18 weeks pregnant and this was the real reason for our initial trip to Hong Kong. I say initial trip because we actually went back again last week. Michelle went to see a Doctor in Hong Kong as we don't really rate the medical system (or hospitals) in China. She had a couple of the usual tests (well usual in Australia) and the doctor wanted her to come back for a couple more. The end result is that everything is fine and we are expecting a little boy on or around the 14th of September. So good news all around.


Wandering along Nathan Road near Mong Kok (hee hee!!) station.

We got to spend a little more time in Hong Kong this time as Michelle wasn't able to travel for 72 hours after one of the tests. So unfortunately, well fortunately really, we had stay for a couple of days longer. With the sawing snores of the awful cabin invading harridan still ringing in our ears from our last train trip, we decided to fly both ways this time. Basically it was a more relaxing and much easier experience all round.


A double-decker tram in Causeway Bay, near Jardine Street markets

Penny got to play in numerous playgrounds, wander through lots of lovely parks and basically just really enjoyed herself. Which was great. She really came alive with the other kids in the playgrounds and we cant wait to get her back to Oz and regular playground visits.


A playground...what do I play on first???


Its all mine!!


On the second day there was a little rain which didn't worry Penny too much. She proceeded to 'clean' everything with some of our tissues. This consisted of wiping a soon sodden tissue over all wet surfaces. In fact she "cleaned" for about three quarters of an hour.


Yep, still cleaning...


Up the stairs and then...


Down the slide.

We also had enough time to check out some markets and head up to Victoria Peak to check out the view, which was awesome.


An awesome view from the top

Another piece of beautiful scenery.


The Mid-levels from uphill for a change.


Peak Tower.


The girls enjoying the view.


No that is not part of the Peak viewing platform in the bottom of the shot. That is the roof of a private residence. Not bad eh? No they didn't invite us in...


The funicular (its fun, lets say it together - fun-ic-u-lar - see, fun!) tram on the way down the peak. This baby is one of the oldest forms of transport in Hong Kong. It gets pulled up the steep tracks and lowered back down on a single cable and the views are well worth the trip.