KAOHSIUNG
Anyone for dancing?	Liberty but no boats
Slow boat to China	Kaohsiung "Hot Rod"
Water boy	Harbor entrance

HONG KONG
Hong Kong - highlight of every Far Eastern cruise! We planned, dreamed and saved for our week of holidays here, and we were not disappointed. This glittering city of two and one quarter million people offered sights, wares, and enjoyment to suit every taste. Touring Victoria Island, location of the fabulous city, a visit to the Tiger Balm gardens, famous for the extensive array of grotesque human and animal forms, was comparable to a walk through a story-book. The Peak Tramway's steep trip rewarded us with a breathtaking panorama of the great harbor, teeming with the endless line of commercial vessels that make Hong Kong truly one of the crossroads of the world. Fine beaches and swimming resorts provided many hours of enjoyment, followed by a quiet dinner in any one of the world-famous restauants scattered throughout the city. Shopping claimed many hours, both in Hong Kong and in Kowloon across the harbor, where modern designs in gold, jewels, pure silks and inticate lacework - basic elements of centuries of oriental trade-continue to attract with their perfect craftsmanship and low prices. Here we saw the rich in fine cars; beggars sleeping in the streets; slender young women; stylishly attractive in characteristic split skirt; and the continous flow of thousands entering and leaving Hong Kong daily. All this produced a fascinating combination of exotic, friendly people, living happily together, apparently oblivious to the dark shadow of the nearby mountains to the north-mountains of Red China. Nor without regard did we finally thread our way among hundreds of junks and sampans (where many natives spend their entire lives) toward the open sea once again, our lockers laden with oriental treasure and our wallets empty.

HONG KONG

Hong Kong - highlight of every Far Eastern cruise! We planned, dreamed and saved for our week of holidays here, and we were not disappointed. This glittering city of two and one quarter million people offered sights, wares, and enjoyment to suit every taste. Touring Victoria Island, location of the fabulous city, a visit to the Tiger Balm gardens, famous for the extensive array of grotesque human and animal forms, was comparable to a walk through a story-book. The Peak Tramway's steep trip rewarded us with a breathtaking panorama of the great harbor, teeming with the endless line of commercial vessels that make Hong Kong truly one of the crossroads of the world. Fine beaches and swimming resorts provided many hours of enjoyment, followed by a quiet dinner in any one of the world-famous restauants scattered throughout the city. Shopping claimed many hours, both in Hong Kong and in Kowloon across the harbor, where modern designs in gold, jewels, pure silks and inticate lacework - basic elements of centuries of oriental trade-continue to attract with their perfect craftsmanship and low prices. Here we saw the rich in fine cars; beggars sleeping in the streets; slender young women; stylishly attractive in characteristic split skirt; and the continous flow of thousands entering and leaving Hong Kong daily. All this produced a fascinating combination of exotic, friendly people, living happily together, apparently oblivious to the dark shadow of the nearby mountains to the north-mountains of Red China. Nor without regard did we finally thread our way among hundreds of junks and sampans (where many natives spend their entire lives) toward the open sea once again, our lockers laden with oriental treasure and our wallets empty.

The Peak Tram	Repulse Bay
Hong Kong, the International City	Hong Kong from Victoria Park

SCENES FROM TIGER BALM GARDENS
Another interesting and worthwhile trip is the tram ride to the top of Victoria Peak. From here, on a clear day, one can look out over Hong Kong Harbor, the neighboring islands, and Communist China beyond Kowloon. It was quite evident to all of us after our visit to Hong Kong, that it offered as much for the sightseer and amateur photographer as for the shopper. The members of the crew were not all that left Hong Kong with new attire: the ship herself had freshly painted sides. This undertaking was accomplished by Mary Soo and her side cleaners, who did the entire job frm their bum boats. The price we paid for this job, our garbage, was without a doubt the best bargain we made in Hong Kong.

SCENES FROM TIGER BALM GARDENS

Another interesting and worthwhile trip is the tram ride to the top of Victoria Peak. From here, on a clear day, one can look out over Hong Kong Harbor, the neighboring islands, and Communist China beyond Kowloon. It was quite evident to all of us after our visit to Hong Kong, that it offered as much for the sightseer and amateur photographer as for the shopper.

The members of the crew were not all that left Hong Kong with new attire: the ship herself had freshly painted sides. This undertaking was accomplished by Mary Soo and her side cleaners, who did the entire job frm their bum boats. The price we paid for this job, our garbage, was without a doubt the best bargain we made in Hong Kong.

KAOHSIUNG

HONG KONG

SCENES FROM TIGER BALM GARDENS