Typhoon Shelter Sunset After the Rain

Sudden Squall from Tropical Storm

Tropical Storm Nuri has moved past Hong Kong. While a realitively mild T3 storm, and now moving away over the coast of China with clearing skies, there are still sudden high wind squalls dumping heavy rain for a few minutes over the Typhoon Shelter. Aberdeen, Hong Kong Island South

Dukling in the Typhoon Shelter

Restored sailing junk, Duking, passing under the Ap Lei Chou Bridge.  Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, Hong Kong Island South.

Golden Sunset over the Typhoon Shelter

Trawler Fleet

Fishing trawler fleet, Aberdeen Channel, Hong Kong Island South

Jumbo Ferry Pier

Typhoon Shelter Sunrise

Typhoon Shelter Sunset

Learning to Paddle

Dragon Boats Eager to Race

Aberdeen Dragon Boat Races

A Break in the Rain Squalls

Working Boats of the Typhoon Shelter

A motor junk and one of the Jumbo Floating Restaurant Ferries pass fishing trawlers at anchor in the Aberdeen Channel.   The island of Ap Lei Chau in in the background.

Jumbo Ferry Pier

Jumbo Kingdom Pier, the departure point for the ferry that makes the five minute run from it's Shum Wan Road mini park to the huge floating restaurant in the middle of the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter. My most famous neighbor. Always worth a stop to see the dramatic play of light at sunset. Hong Kong Island South.

Sunset View from Watermark

Jumbo Ferry Pier at Sunset

Chinese New Year Morning

On this first day of the Chinese New Year, the dawn was greeted with the sound of fog horns and very heavy mists over the Typhoon Shelter. Aberdeen, Hong Kong Island.

Valentine's Day Sunset

A Valentine's Day sunset, to go with the champaigne and chocolates. Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, Hong Kong Island

Exploring Aberdeen and Hong Kong Island South - Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year decorations going up to welcome in the Year of the Dog.  Aberdeen Square, Hong Kong Island South.

This is where a lot of the elderly residents come to chat, have a bite to eat, get some fresh air. I am glad they are making it so festive for them.

Sampan at Sunset