A leisurely
afternoon
I don’t always see my son’s family. In the first place, we don’t live in
the same neighbourhood. And when I am less occupied during the weekend, Hayley,
my grand-daughter is. As to the long holidays, either Hayley has to prepare for
examinations or the family has travel plans.
I proposed weeks ahead that we go for a ride in the New Territories.
Elly, my daughter-in-law came up with the idea of going to Lake Egret Nature Park and the Wishing Tree in Taipo. With destinations decided, we waited for
the right Sunday.
Came October 9 with mild sun and gentle breeze, I drove to pick up the
family at Middle Road, Tsimshatsui. They were punctual. Hayley was disappointed
to find out that she was not sitting in the front with me. Instead Vincent my
son took the seat. I had to rely on the Google map for directions and so he
functioned as the co-pilot! It worked. We arrived at Lake Egret Nature Park in about 30 minutes.
We dined at the restaurant which was almost full. Then we had a tour of
the place as this was the first visit for us all. Next came the feeding time
and finally the boat ride.
Hayley enjoyed herself very much paying $10 for a bunch of grass to feed
the anxiously awaiting goats. She also pedalled ferociously in the boat. She
was the first to spot the egrets, one perching by itself on the rock in the
centre of the man-made lake and another flock of four resting on the branches
of the trees.
The place, though not really expansive, is a popular venue for corporate
training sessions and family activities including birthday, wedding and
barbecue parties. Here is a vivid example of what makes Hong Kong – innovation
and entrepreneurship!
We left with Hayley nagging why the DIY classes were closed for the day.
The next stop was the Wishing Tree in Lam Chuen!
