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Wed 31 Jan 2007
Time: 7 - 8:30p.m.
Venue: L'Iveresse des Muses (Private Gallery)
醉墨軒(私人畫廊 )
Address: 3/F, 5 Lan Fong Road, Causeway Bay (Behind Lee Garden )
??香港銅鑼灣蘭芳道5號3/F (利園後面 )

RSVP: guidance@leglessbird.com

15 Jan (Mon) ? 14 Feb (Wed) L'lvresse des Muses (醉墨軒 ), 5 Lan Fong Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. (MTR Exit F, Behind Lee Garden)

香港銅鑼灣蘭芳道5號3/F (利園後面 )

Mon - Fri 12:00 - 8:00pm; Sat 12:00 - 7:00pm Free Admission by appointment: 3422 8293 Enquriy: 9024 9528

Opening Reception: 3:00 - 5:00pm, 20 Jan 2007 (Sat), L'lvresse des Muses

In A Sentimental Journey, John Li uses his paint brushes to bring about a Taiwan that is filled with emotions and sensibilities. His works will certainly open your eyes and minds for a Taiwan that you may have passed by unnoticed... For more information: www.jamart.hk

There were 10 of us who took on this interesting 7-hour trip, nice view, nice trees, especially in the red forest, there is plenty of wetland. We had a late lumch at around 2:30pm with chicken congee and another chicken dish, apparently free ranger chicken, and we had the tufu flower dessert.

As we were 1-hour behind schedule, we were walking in the dark during the last part of our trip which was quite exciting.

Photo album

Meeting at 11:30am at Tai Po Market KCR rail station ticket office
Please have a big breakfast before you come, as we will have a late lunch at around 2pm at 荔枝窩 Lai Chee Woo.

We'll take bus no. 95 to the Start of Bride's Pool Trail.

Route description
We start our trip at Bride's Pool Trail. After passing through several villages like Wu Kau Tang, Kau Tam Tso, and Sam A Chung which is an excellent site for watching butterflies, we reach the Yan Chau Tong Marine Park, often regarded as the "Guilin in Hong Kong". We take a break at the interesting village Lai Chi Wo, where simple lunch can be served. The place is also well known for its nearby mangrove plantation. We depart via Fan Shui Au and Kuk Po Village to Luk Keng where flocks of egret can sometimes be seen. After having late-afternoon tea at a food store we take the minubus back to Tai Po. Including lunch and afternoon tea time, the whole event takes about 7 hours.

Remarks
Bring: water (1.5 litres), some snacks (food available at Lai Chi Wo though), jacket, camera and also a torch.

Please reply by Sat 18 Nov 2006.

So glad that I attended this event, I've learned so much (though still know so little) about the painting of 齊白石 Qi Baishi. With the excellent presentation delivered by Mr. Marco Szeto, curator of Xubaizhai Gallery of the Hong Kong Museum of Art, followed by the guided tour.

Some of us also took the opportunity to appreciate the Masterpieces from the Centre Pompidous, Paris

Event full! Thank you for your great response!

Upcoming event by Warwick Alumni Association
Art Appreciate Tour 18 Nov 06 (Sat)2:15pm- 4:15pm A Selection of Works by Qi Baishi, B/F (Lecture Theatre), Hong Kong Museum of Art, Tsim Sha Tsui. HK$10 (HK$7 for group ticket with over 20 people)
似與不似?遼寧省博物館藏齊白石精品
For details can be found here.
Please contact Irene by Wed 15 Nov.

A fun and informative talk by Bonnie, it was attended by 25 people. we have all learned so much about Nepal, its history, geography and culture. If you are interested, check out the tour itinerary.

For inquiry: Guidance Travel , +852 3598 4873

Date and Time: 7pm Wed 15 Nov 2006
Venue Address: Le Manege, 1/F, Canton House, 54 ? 56 Queen?s Road Central, Hong Kong (Near the old Lane Crawford, opposite to McDonald)
54-56 皇后大道中 豐樂行 木馬會

Free admission, cash bar available, bring your name card for the lucky draw of spa at Le Meridien Hotel and gifts from Nepal

To reserve a place, please call +852 3598 4873 or Email

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Sat 14 Oct 2006, Hong Kong Trail No.1
Time:3pm
Meeting point: Central Exchange Square, Bus Stop for No. 15 (to The Peak)

Description (Suggested by Arthur)

Hiking Time: approx. 2 hours
Difficulty: 1 out of 5 (5 most difficult) Things to bring: 1-1.5 litres water, snacks An easy trail that suits everybody who wants some relax, nature and panoramic views. It travels from The Peak to Pokfulam Reservoir. Scenes covering Victoria Harbour, Kowloon Peninsula, Hong Kong West and some outlying islands.

Action required: Please click http://www.leglessbird.com/hiking/formmail.shtml by Fri 13 Oct