Tuesday, November 4, 2008

More Modern Than Imagined!












View some images of this amazing city....


Somehow I never imagined that I would have described this city or Asia, for that matter, as modern prior to visiting! But, it is more modern than many cities in the U.S.

The city is built on islands in Victoria Harbor. In order to grow, they build up - not out. Because of restrictions from the Chinese government, they are not allowed to develop without permission. Individual housing projects are only granted by the government - and very few each year are permitted.

What a culture! What a history!!

Preview the link of the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defense. We have a common history - the U.S. and Hong Kong. This museum was built by the British in the 1800's. Have you ever been to Fort Michilimackinaw, on Mackinac Island?

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