The BEST

It is hard to remember how Macy was when these pictures were taken back in May 2009, Hanoi, Vietnam




And this is Macy now, May 2011, Hong Kong

Two years since our Forever Family Day. It has been the BEST Two Years I could ever have imagine. Macy exceeds everything I could ever have dreamed of. I am having so much fun with her. She keeps me entertained and on my toes. The travel is great, but the everyday is Wonderful. Macy exceeds everything my heart could ever have hoped for.

Lamma Island

Sunday morning we ventured to Lamma Island. It is classified as one of the Outlying Islands. It is very hilly with a couple of small fishing villages. To get there we needed to take a ferry. So, on to the subway, off at Central, a quick walk over to the ferry docks, a 20 min or so ferry ride and you are in a whole other world. There are no cars in the village we were in. Lots of bikes parked at the ferry dock. Narrow alley's, lots of places to eat, a seafood heaven for sure. There were lots of people, just about as many dogs, but a very charming place. I loved the atmosphere.

We strolled up the hill a bit, and wandered about, got lost in the back alley's and ended our time there with a seaside lunch, complete with a cold beer for Kathy and I.


Macy spent the time while we waited for our food to show us she has now mastered using chopsticks.


After we arrived back home Kathy's friend from work and her family came over. It was a nice evening.

Today, Monday was a quiet day. We walked over to the mall for lunch, wandered back here to the apartment complex by way of several playgrounds.




Here is another view of how big the complex here is



Kathy had a quiet time while Macy and I went for a swim and played in the pool for almost 2 hrs. Kathy is back to work tomorrow and Macy and I are planning on a trip back to Disneyland.

Just Hanging Out

We have had a quiet few days. The weather has been a bit rainy so we did not venture too far from home. Shopped a bit at the mall that is a 10 minute walk (all under cover.) I bought Macy more of the great Dr. Kong shoes the kids wear here. Now she had 3 pair. Saturday morning we went to the movies to see Rio, and Saturday afternoon friends that Kathy and Ron know from London Ontario, (they now live here in Hong Kong) came over with their 12 yr old daughter. An enjoyable afternoon of conversation, swim and then dinner.
Today our plan is the Women's market.

Disneyland

On our Way Through the Disney Castle



Enjoying a Mickey Mouse Ice Cream as we wait for the Parade



On the Carousel



The Lion King Show





When we got up Wednesday morning and checked the weather, we found out Wednesday was to be a beautiful day but Thursday, our planned Disney day was calling for rain, so it was off to Disneyland Wednesday. We arrived when it opened, but Macy fell asleep at about that time, so Kathy and I just relaxed and wandered a bit while she slept, but once Macy was awake, it was GO,GO,GO. She loved everything. We started with the Lion King Show. Macy danced, clapped and was amazed by the colourful characters and the performance.
Macy loved the Carousel, the Spinning Tea Cups, It's a Small World, the Buss Lightyear Astro Blasters, the Jungle River ride, (OK she freaked a bit when the fire scared her), she loved the Winnie the Pooh ride, She got to drive a car, and she just loved the Parade.



Macy was eager to try everything, but even though we got there early and stayed until it closed we still did not have time for everything. I upgraded my ticket so we can go back one day while Kathy is at work. Disney is very close to Kathy's and easy to get to.

Later in the day two of the ladies Kathy works with joined us at Disney (they have season's passes) and we had supper together and watched the fireworks. We were exhausted, but it was a very fun day.

Out of the Mouth of a 2 Year Old

Flying with a toddler has it's own challenges, and long flights just more so. One of the things I do is to buy and wrap several small toys for Macy. I give them to her at intervals throughout the flight, it helps keep her occupied. One of the things I gave her for the flight over here was a set characters from Snow White (we recently watched the movie and she knows they are at Disneyland. (Thursday this week if the weather cooperates) Macy likes to tell you what all the names of her toys are, eg this is Buzz Lightyear, this is Woody, this is Belle, this is the Beast. So, now we are including the characters from Snow White. So, yesterday the conversation goes like this, she holds up each little doll in turn and says, "Mommy, is this Snow White?", "Yes Macy", "Mommy this is the Prince, and this is the Mean Queen", "Yes Macy that's right", Macy then picks up one of the Dwarfs and I ask, "Who is that?" to which she answers, "The Ho Mommy, it's the Ho." Kathy and I start laughing and I say "The Ho?" are you sure his name is Ho? and in her 2 year old logic says "Yes Mommy, Hi Ho Hi Ho it's off to work I go."

The Big Buddha

Today we ventured out, accompanied by a coworker of Kathy's and her family who are visiting from California. We went to see the Big Buddha. I am told it is the largest sitting Buddha in the world, and it is BIG. It sits on top of a mountain. We took the cable car up the mountain and wandered over to the Buddha. We decided to have lunch before attempting the climb up to the Buddha. The lunch offered is limited and all vegetarian. It is a set menu, you just decide how many you want to feed. It was served family style, the 6 or 7 different dishes set on the table and we help ourselves. It was very good, filled us up but not too heavy on our tummies for our climb ahead. Then we were off to see the Buddha. 350 steps to climb to get to the top. Macy was amazing. She climbed each and every one of them and chatted all along the way. We wandered around at the top and admired the view before heading back down the steps. As we made out way over to catch the cable car Macy kept us all entertained with her chatter. The view from the cable car on the way down seemed even more breathtaking than on the way up. We finished the afternoon back at Kathy's apartment with cold beer for all. After saying goodbye to Kate and her family, a light supper, a quick nap and a swim rounded out the day. Tomorrow?
Ocean Park here we come.

And just for fun, and for Cheryl, here is a picture of a squatter.

Macy Then and Now

Summer 2009


July 2009


July 2009


July 1st 2009



Enjoying the Day and the Beach with Friends
August 2010


Hong Kong, enjoying Dim Sum April 2011


Morning fun Hong Kong April 2011