Waterfalls

Hike: Ng Tung Chai 梧桐寨, Tai Po and Tai Mo Shan 大帽山

Distance: 10 km

Ascent: approximately 8oom

Comments: It was boiling hot - temperatures reached over 35 degrees in the Tai Po area - and yesterday, I was having second thoughts about going. Anyway, I'm glad I did go, the four waterfalls at Ng Tung Chai were stunning, and provided natural air conditioning! There was a nice refreshing breeze up in the hills, and although it was pretty much unshaded on Tai Mo Shan, it provided some relief. Apparently, someone died of stroke while walking on Tai Mo Shan on the previous day, probably someone who was ill-equipped or was overdoing it.

Finished the hike, returned to the concrete jungle, and what a difference! The air was heavy, and the heat was sweltering! Gosh, it'd be so nice if there were waterfalls on my doorstep!

Post pic: Shiny blue bug at the first waterfall.