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Hong Kong 1969

Hong Kong 1969

I learned to scuba dive.  My dear friend Greta and I had our wet suits custom made and the proprietor took photos. 

We were embarrassed, the wet-suits added several pounds to our svelte figures.  But we didn't expect anyone to see the blown up photos in the down-market area where his business was situated.

It took about three days ...

Hong Kong Sailing

Hong Kong Sailing

Twiggy and I on Peta Ann sailing in Hong Kong.  Six months later we would sail off on a remarkable adventure together.  I had to do a second-take - my brain said he was holding a mobile phone, it was 1969!

Chinese New Year 1969

Chinese New Year 1969

Aberdeen in the 1960s was a thriving fishing village in the South of Hong Kong Island.  Chinese New Year was the only time the whole fleet stayed home and it was a fantastic time to visit and watch all the fun and activity.

Gill with Repulse Bay, Hong Kong, in Background

Gill with Repulse Bay, Hong Kong, in Background

You can see a glimpse here of the old Repulse Bay Hotel before it was pulled down after I left Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Sunsets

Hong Kong Sunsets

Gerry at the Cafe and Enterprise Sailing Dinghies on Stanley Beach.

Hong Kong Junks 1969

Hong Kong Junks 1969

Often we sailed past wonderfully photogenic junks.

Enterprises on Stanley Beach, Hong Kong

Enterprises on Stanley Beach, Hong Kong

Lau Fau Shan Oyster Beds & Market, New Territories, Hong Kong 1970

Lau Fau Shan Oyster Beds & Market, New Territories, Hong Kong 1970

Working in Hong Kong 1968-1970

Working in Hong Kong 1968-1970

My office was near the Hilton and the Hong Kong Cricket Ground.  Connie Tang was my assistant and is pictured here in the office we shared.

Gerry at work in Hong Kong

Gerry at work in Hong Kong

Gill Hong Kong 1969

Gill Hong Kong 1969

Sailing at Gordon Hard, New Territories, Hong Kong 1969

Sailing at Gordon Hard, New Territories, Hong Kong 1969

Competition sailing but this glorious spot could also quickly become very rough.

After Work in Hong Kong, I played

After Work in Hong Kong, I played

Sailing, capsizing and water-skiing after work in Hong Kong, 1969/1970

Stanley Beach, Hong Kong 1969

Stanley Beach, Hong Kong 1969

Ah Loong and his granddaughter at work on Stanley Beach.  Ah Loong looked after the boats for the army sailing club.

Hong Kong Friendships 1960s

Hong Kong Friendships 1960s

Takako and Greta on Stanley Beach when Greta taught me how to swim and a picture of Takako in Macau.

Stanley Market, Hong Kong 1969/70

Stanley Market, Hong Kong 1969/70

This was my local shopping centre!

Hong Kong Skyline

Hong Kong Skyline

The perspectives are not the same but it does give some idea - the first drawing is 1970 and the second is a recent stock photo.

 

APB Advertising 1968 - 1970

APB Advertising 1968 - 1970

A look at the advertising campaigns we ran in the late 1960s at the Advertising & Publicity Bureau!

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Hong Kong 1969
Hong Kong Sailing
Chinese New Year 1969
Gill with Repulse Bay, Hong Kong, in Background
Hong Kong Sunsets
Hong Kong Junks 1969
Enterprises on Stanley Beach, Hong Kong
Lau Fau Shan Oyster Beds & Market, New Territories, Hong Kong 1970
Working in Hong Kong 1968-1970
Gerry at work in Hong Kong
Gill Hong Kong 1969
Sailing at Gordon Hard, New Territories, Hong Kong 1969
After Work in Hong Kong, I played
Stanley Beach, Hong Kong 1969
Hong Kong Friendships 1960s
Stanley Market, Hong Kong 1969/70
Hong Kong Skyline
APB Advertising 1968 - 1970

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