Aberdeen Fish Market

Looking for something to do with the kids on a hot morning before naptime....

  

The Fish Market was grimy & wet (we should have worn BOOTS!) - and felt more local-Hong-Kong than the shiny commerce side of HK. Pirate Den - turned - Fishing Village :: now Aberdeen town boasts more than 80 thousand people. The BEST seafood in all of HK is said to come through this port. Even though we missed the early-morning haul, we had plenty to watch. Flapping tails, fishy smells, and sloshing walkways. We didn't stay to eat at the famed canteena - supposedly best seafood on the island - but maybe once we are past the "nap chapter" of life. 

are these for eating???

It wouldn't be Asia without some laundry up to dry!

fancy shark fin soup?

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My arms were a wee bit sore after carrying this tyke around (no boots, remember?)  As we walked down the road to find a good spot for a taxi, the girls spotted a playground. You'd think each playground was Disneyland the way these two run with glee at the sight of them. Urban living, I guess.

Banyan tree on the side of the road

little prayer house along the waterfront

Public Swimming Pool (s) - Aberdeen

Another HOT HOT day in Hong Kong.

The Aberdeen Pools will not be found in your Hong Kong Tourist Guide -- this place is for expats and locals. (From what we saw? Mostly locals.)

I first heard of this spot from the kindergarten set. What a great way to stay cool and have a change of pace. There are two pools - only a few inches deep - filled with waterfalls, slides, and water toys (even a bike that shoots water when you peddle!). At $17HKD per adult ($2 USD), we will be visiting this place again. Best while the kiddos are young.



The local adults pretty much sit under the waterfalls for a cheap back massage while the kids run wild. The lifeguard made me put away my phone after one pic (no photos allowed) but my stealth husband managed to get a few. :)