Discovery Bay

Today I toddled off with a couple of teachers from school, to meet a couple of other teachers from school for lunch, in Discovery Bay. The ferry leaves from Pier 3 at Central, and takes 20 or so minutes to arrive in DB, on Lantau Island, which is like another world.

I thought I'd popped back to Queensland for lunch at Pacific Fair, or some beachside place. There are palm trees and restaurants everywhere, and, generally, a relaxed atmosphere.

DB is a popular place for families with young children to live. There are two clubs with all sorts of facilities and gorgeous pools. Residents do not own cars, but may use golf buggies, and there are rentable cars and buses available. It was a lovely afternoon.

Afterwards I bought moon cakes at City Super, in Central on the way home. Moon cakes are part of the Mid-Autumn Festival, which you can read about here. We are really looking forward to Tuesday night, when people go to the beaches with lanterns, and in Causeway Bay, a huge dragon will weave its way through the back streets. There are firworks, performances and lots of fun, and of course, the best part, moon cakes.