Repulse Bay, Hong Kong, June, 1987.
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All of these pictures were scanned from slides.
When I went to China the first time (1987) our first stop in Asia was Hong Kong. Hong Kong was still under British rule at that time, and the mixture of European and Oriental influences was fascinating.
Repulse Bay, Hong Kong, June, 1987.
Hong Kong was (and I believe still is) a crowded city. But while there we visited Repulse Bay, a beautiful area which was largely unspoiled.
There are a couple of explanations for the name, Repulse Bay. One story is that the name comes from a 19th century battle in which the British army repulsed attacking pirates. Another story is that the bay got its name from HMS Repulse, which was stationed there in the 1840s.
Repulse Bay, Hong Kong, June, 1987.
Regardless of how the bay got its name, it was a beautiful, quiet spot in 1987. My understanding is that it is now a luxurious residential area.
Senior Moments 
March 11, 2013 at 7:40 am |
These are beautiful. Isn’t it fun to see these old slides and how well they’ve aged? Of course, if you’re like me, you find yourself wishing for an opportunity to capture some of the same scenes with digital photography, just for comparison. Love that first one of the bay and the clouds.
March 11, 2013 at 9:23 am |
Beautiful!
March 11, 2013 at 10:04 am |
What a wonderful, lovely place, George!! One of those places I have always wanted to visit! Thanks for sharing! It does look/sound as though you had a wonderful birthday and may you have many more!! Enjoy!! Believe me, you’re still a youngster!!! Enjoy your week!
March 11, 2013 at 11:19 am |
GREGORE!
Beautiful, wonderful, amazing …
It’s nice to look at this post …
For me, snow, cold and gray
Regards
March 11, 2013 at 11:52 am |
You finally beat me to the punch, George!!!! As soon as I saw this I was going to ask you about the name!!! And it certainly does NOT repulse me!
March 11, 2013 at 12:23 pm |
it was very crowded when we spent a few hours in transit there over the summer. and it was just sunday no other reason for all the people to be out and about all at the same time.
March 11, 2013 at 12:28 pm |
What lovely shots! Looks so very uninhabited compared to modern Day Hong Kong.
March 11, 2013 at 12:53 pm |
Lovely, Lovely I always love your shots!
Linda
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March 11, 2013 at 1:16 pm |
Interesting…Looks like a beautiful place.
March 11, 2013 at 2:16 pm |
Lovely looking place, shame about the resort though.
March 12, 2013 at 1:23 am |
OMG George, you are posting history! But i appreciate your being very organized as the photo is still in your possession! I wish the souvenir shots of my first travel abroad are still available. My first was in Australia!
March 12, 2013 at 4:52 am |
Beautiful pictures, fantastic views. Greetings
March 12, 2013 at 9:59 am |
Beautiful shots of the place. Very scenic landscapes.
March 12, 2013 at 10:39 pm |
I was just watching a show the other night about the housing being built in China but no one can afford to live in them – investment properites.
I bet it would be a whole different world than when you were there.
Lovely shots George!
March 14, 2013 at 2:41 am |
will you take Betsy to Hong Kong and China?
March 15, 2013 at 1:53 am |
Great photos and I guess that You have lovely memories from those days.