Sunday, September 21, 2008

Big Wave Bay

So this weekend a few of us went to Big Wave Bay or 大浪.  We took the MTR and then caught a local bus.  These were small privately owned bus' that take you up and over the windy mountain road to the beach.  There were amazing views of the beaches and hk's skyline but the ride was by no means comfortable or slow.  Theres even a sign posted in the middle threatening a $200 fine for anyone who throws up.  The street leading down the ocean is lined with small surf shops, beach rentals, and restaurants.  The name Big Wave Bay is very misleading, the waves were only about a foot high yet 20+ people were still attempting to surf.  Supposedly when a typhoon is approaching the beach can live up to its name.
As night fell we began to prepare a bbq.   Eli had prepared some "onion balls" to cook, but we somehow forgot a screen to place over the grates of the bbq, making it extremely difficult get a consistent fire going.  After attempting to light the fire for over 45 minutes we requested the help of two local families to get things going.  Within five minutes we had fire, and soon after dinner.

2 comments:

d~$AK said...

PBR brother?! DAAANG tell me you paid extra for pbr because its an import there hahaha, thats the official beer of fixed gears i believe.

Greg said...

only the finest. i have unfortunately developed a spot in my heart for PBR since we have arrived. hard to resist since it's $2 for 4 tall cans at the local market. not as fortunate as you bastards with stella flowing like water.