I have FINALLY converted an ancient Dreamweaver coded Travel Journal to WordPress!
It was good to clean up some of the code, and get “it” back to a base standard in html!
Part of the joys over jumping various web platforms over the years…
In re-linking the various jpeg image files, I realize that I do need to go back and re-scan some of the old slides!
So if you are interested, please take a look and let me know what you think!
13:45 P - UA Flt# 3806 - Hong Kong -> San Francisco (3E) 14:40 P - UA Flt# 394 - San Francisco -> Philadelphia (4C)
I waited with Dad for his plane to Manila.
Armed Soldiers walked the Airport, and when someone tried to video them, they placed their hands in the way of the lens, and told the people to stop.
Once again, I was in First Class.
There was more air turbulence on the way back.
I ended up drinking the booze that was on the serving table right next to me!
My flight out of SF was for 14:20pm!!
The flight was a little late leaving.
The movie on the flight was “The Mask”
We were joined today by a relatively new employee
Walk on the Water Front
Shopping in Shanghai
Uniquely shaped rocks with wonderful plant gardens.
I did not bring my camera, but if I had, I would have used B&W film.
Mr. Cheng had problems with the original waitress, and complained to the manager.
From what I understand, we were first told by the waitress to look in another area of the
restaurant, but when Mr. Cheng persisted, the waitress did not wait to work because she was tired.
I could understand her plight, but if this had not been a Communistic country, she would have been right on our party.
Bought the jade pendants for Amy & Debbie
Black Stretch Mercedes-Benz
The person at the front desk knew Dad visually as her approached the front desk, and she walked us up to our room.
Talk about Service!!
Dad and I had a wonderful conversation, while I was eye flirting with a blonde in a red dress.
There were definitely points in our conversation, that I wished Dad would disappeared and gone to bed!
After Dad left the bar, I meet Ian Crinters. He claimed that he was the retired Ex-president for CitiBank, Hong Kong.
Ian also introduced me to Dr. Wally.
Apparently, Dr. Wally is one of the leading Dentists in Hong Kong.
Dr. Wally and I ended up having a conversation about China and food. I mentioned that in the today’s paper, I had read about how to make snake soup, he offered to take me to a restaurant that served an excellent good snake soup.
The bill for Dad & I comprised of 6-7 beers for me, and 3 Scotches for Dad. I signed for the bill and it was for $766.00 plus tab!!!! Grant it, it was Hong Kong dollars, but it is still a shock!!
Note – All images are scanned from slide film.
This was my first real viewof Hong Kong
We took a very steep cable car ride to the top of Mt. Victoria, where we walked around the top. At one point, you can see the other side of Hong Kong.
We then took a taxi from the top, all the way down, and into Kowloon, where dad was getting new glasses.
I had a “Fast Food” Chinese meal!
Dad and I walked along the water front.
Took the Star Ferry back to Hong Kong
Sitting in the Emperor’s chair
While waiting for our table, a Chinese man tired his English on me, and only managed to say to me: “I’m a SEX MACHINE!”
Macs in their TV commercial
Pictures of the family
Mrs. Akasu’s family scroll
Mrs. Akasu offered to me a bowl and (2) cups made by her great grand father over 150 yrs. ago
We looked at the pictures of my trip
“Normal” traffic for a Sunday
Under the Overpasses, they have set-up areas where people can play baseball, basketball, etc.
The Concierge lounge was as packed as the main terminal
Mailed my Post Cards via a gate person/women
Walter ???, sat in the chair to the left of me. (See Bus. card)
The waitress was Filipino and I got her to try and teach me some words