Train of Thought

Back in November I had a holiday in Hong Kong. One local mall spent HK$7million on its lights. They were quite a crowd puller on opening night!

Merry Christmas!

Macau is just across the bay, with fast ferries every 15 minutes.

The huge Tian Tan Buddha is amazing. Here’s Richard trying to get it all in frame:

Richard photographing the Tian Tan Buddha

Victoria Park has a model boat pond. This yellow one was buzzing around quickly when I visited.

Richard enjoying the skyline. The buildings change their lighting to form a neon lightshow.

What a view!

A lighthearted moment in Victoria Park

Laughing Corner, Victoria Park

A night at the dogs in Macau:

Dogs paraded before the race

In just under 2 weeks, I’m hoping to ride 50 miles around Norwich. I’d like to ask you to sponsor me in this effort. 50 miles will be the longest ride I’ve completed in many years, and provides an opportunity to raise some money for good causes.

Richard’s been egging me on, and the story started earlier this year when Liam persuaded me to put this in as a goal to encourage me to cycle more this year. There are two rides on the day, and three of us heading up to Norwich. Liam and another friend, Mikey, will be aiming to complete the 100 mile version, having much more cycling under their belts than me.

I’ve been training a while, and completed a good milestone last weekend when the three of us did a 70K ride that undulated its way over the South Downs in Kent.

The Norwich ride is organised to provide support for The British Heart Foundation, and I’ve ridden on their behalf before. I’m asking you to support them and me by sponsoring me over at justgiving.com.

On a personal note, as many of you know, my Grandmother passed away recently. I will therefore be taking this opportunity to also support the Marie Curie nurses in their work. Whatever the total sponsorship I raise for The British Heart Foundation, I will personally match and donate to Marie Curie Cancer Care.

I’m looking forward to the ride, so thank you in advance for your support, and please be be generous!

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