Hike on Saturday 9th April: Sai Kung to Tate's Cairn via Emerald Hill (Maclehose
4)

Grade : Moderate plus to strenuous.
 
Meet: Choi Hung MTR station Exit C at 9.25, or Sai Kung bus station at 10am.
 
Walking time: NOT including stops, four plus hours, so allow at least five hours
             
              
We will take a minibus to Sai Kung from Choi Hung. We walk up to join the
Maclehose Trail from Sai Kung bus station. Emerald Hill is optional, but a good
leg
stretcher to enjoy a good view and snack. Of course, Ma On San has the better
view
but is a little out of the way. Descending Emerald Hill, we continue along
Maclehouse 4 with lovely views of sleepy Hebe Haven, and meander past the tawny
slopes of Buffalo Hill towards Tate's Cairn. Up and over Tate's Cairn, we
descend
Jat's Incline to Wong Tai Sin MTR station. This is one of my favourite walks in
Hong
Kong - hopefully we will be able to witness the lovely scenery.

The weather has warmed up substantially and this is a LONG hike, so please come
prepared with plenty of water, lunch, and sunscreen. I haven't checked the
weather
forecast, but best be prepared for rain too.

Tel before the hike: Susie Whaley: 2849-5674, phone on the day 97429583

SaturdayHikers planned hikes for the second season 2004 / 2005

There are some dates below without hikes planned. If you would like to lead one
please check the schedule below for a vacancy and email nseymour@...
with your choice of date and hike details and they will be pasted on this list. 
Please be specific as to area of your hike so that others planning a hike will
not duplicate in the same area, e.g. Tai O, Lantau and not just "Lantau".  You
will need to send out full details of your hike during the week prior to the
Saturday by posting them on this website.

Additional Information to be provided in an e-mail a few days before the hike:
Meeting Place & Time:
How to get there:
Itinerary :
Start and End Locations:
Detail Description:
Possible Hike exits for an easy alternative:
Walking Time:
What to bring? :
Leader contact details:

HIKE DATES LEFT THIS SEASON:

19 March 2005
Place: Lantau
Grade: Moderate
Leader: Peter Phelan

26 March 2005 Easter Saturday
Place:
Grade:
Leader: Elizabeth Parry

2 April 2005 - LEADER REQUIRED!

9 April 2005
Place: MacLehose Stage 4
Grade:
Leader: Susi Whaley

16 April 2005
Place: Beach(s) to Sharp Peak
Grade:
Leader: Jenny Wu & Peter McTavish

23 April 2005
Place: Lantau: Tung Chung to Tai O
Grade: Moderate
Leader: Lynn Seymour

30 April 2005
Place: Tai Tam
Grade: Moderate
Leader: Jenny Wu

7 May 2005
Place: Pak Sug Lange
Grade: Strenuous
Leader: Roger Brumhill

14 May 2005
Place: Violet Hill
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Leader: Anna and Michael



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Hello,

I am a new member and I am planning to join the easy hike on May 14th.  I
understand that meeting place and time, etc. will be posted later, but how will
I recognize the group?

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Hi everyone
This week's hike will be an Australia-NZ joint venture
(Peter McT and me), so Peter has dubbed it ANZAC. A
prize on Saturday for anyone who knows what it
means...
We're interested in going out on the peninsula to the
NE of Tai Long Wan, Sai Kung district. However, as I
sit here poring over my map, I can see two
likely-looking peninsulas, so we'd better explore the
other one next time. The one we want to walk  out to
this week doesn't appear to have any name, which is a
bit odd.
We plan to walk in from Pak Tam Au to Tai Wan, then
take the path out onto the peninsula from the far end
of Tai Wan.
Confession time: we haven't recced this walk, and a
friend has told us there may not be a clear track -
however, the track on the map is perfectly clear!
Bush-bashing and losing a few of our friends may be
just two of the risks we'll be taking - and who knows
what wild animals lurk out there??
Anyway, after exploring the peninsula, if we still
have time and energy and a few hikers left, we'll
attempt Sharp Peak, going up the way we usually come
down. This will NOT be compulsory, and any who wish
could return via Tai Wan.
If/When we manage to gasp our way to the summit of
Sharp Peak, we'll descend it via the route we usually
ascend it, if you get my drift (am I rambling, by the
way?).
We'll then walk down to the bumboats (I believe
they're called) and sit in relative luxury all the way
to Wong Shek Pier, from where we'll take a bus back to
the relative sanity and civilisation of Sai Kung, and
Allie Ollie's.
If you tackle Sharp Peak, it will be strenuous, but if
not it'll be moderate.
It could be long, so we want to meet quite early: 9am
at Exit C, Choi Hung MTR.
Water - you'll need lots of that (there's a little
cafe not far from Tai Wan Beach, so you could
replenish supplies there).
Bring your lunch and nibbles.
Optional extras: axes, hatchets or kitchen cleavers to
fight your way through the bush...
My mobile is 9842 8391 - sorry, haven't got Peter's
with me but will send it out tomorrow.
We're looking forward to seeing you - and don't be put
off by all the above. There may well be a beautiful
track (and there will be by the time we've finished!).
Jenny



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Of course everyone knows what ANZAC stands for -- ANother Zany ACronym!!
Too easy!!

Albert

Jennifer Wu wrote:

>Hi everyone
>This week's hike will be an Australia-NZ joint venture
>(Peter McT and me), so Peter has dubbed it ANZAC. A
>prize on Saturday for anyone who knows what it
>means...
>We're interested in going out on the peninsula to the
>NE of Tai Long Wan, Sai Kung district. However, as I
>sit here poring over my map, I can see two
>likely-looking peninsulas, so we'd better explore the
>other one next time. The one we want to walk  out to
>this week doesn't appear to have any name, which is a
>bit odd.
>We plan to walk in from Pak Tam Au to Tai Wan, then
>take the path out onto the peninsula from the far end
>of Tai Wan.
>Confession time: we haven't recced this walk, and a
>friend has told us there may not be a clear track -
>however, the track on the map is perfectly clear!
>Bush-bashing and losing a few of our friends may be
>just two of the risks we'll be taking - and who knows
>what wild animals lurk out there??
>Anyway, after exploring the peninsula, if we still
>have time and energy and a few hikers left, we'll
>attempt Sharp Peak, going up the way we usually come
>down. This will NOT be compulsory, and any who wish
>could return via Tai Wan.
>If/When we manage to gasp our way to the summit of
>Sharp Peak, we'll descend it via the route we usually
>ascend it, if you get my drift (am I rambling, by the
>way?).
>We'll then walk down to the bumboats (I believe
>they're called) and sit in relative luxury all the way
>to Wong Shek Pier, from where we'll take a bus back to
>the relative sanity and civilisation of Sai Kung, and
>Allie Ollie's.
>If you tackle Sharp Peak, it will be strenuous, but if
>not it'll be moderate.
>It could be long, so we want to meet quite early: 9am
>at Exit C, Choi Hung MTR.
>Water - you'll need lots of that (there's a little
>cafe not far from Tai Wan Beach, so you could
>replenish supplies there).
>Bring your lunch and nibbles.
>Optional extras: axes, hatchets or kitchen cleavers to
>fight your way through the bush...
>My mobile is 9842 8391 - sorry, haven't got Peter's
>with me but will send it out tomorrow.
>We're looking forward to seeing you - and don't be put
>off by all the above. There may well be a beautiful
>track (and there will be by the time we've finished!).
>Jenny
>
>
>
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>Disclaimer. Participants in the walks do so entirely at their own risk. No
responsibility is implied or taken for any inaccuracies in the itineraries. By
joining the walk, all participants are automatically seen to have agreed to have
entered into a disclaimer which exonerates the walk leaders and the organizers
from any personal or public responsibility whatsoever and for any claims,
injuries or damages arising thereof. The walks may be cancelled, the destination
changed or the level of endurance altered without prior notice.
>
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those interested to subscribe to this group, send an email to:
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to the risks associated with extreme heat and humidity. during the period June
to September due to the risks associated with extreme heat and humidity.
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re warning!

I did not send this out and have absolutely no idea where it originated from.

thanks to all hikers who have emailed me and asked what was going
on...the answer is that I'm as perplexed as everyone else.

have a good bushwacking hike tomorrow.

Denise Giles

Are we still on if it rains tomorrow???

  --- Albert Lam <alam@...> wrote:
>
> Of course everyone knows what ANZAC stands for --
> ANother Zany ACronym!!
> Too easy!!
>
> Albert
>
> Jennifer Wu wrote:
>
> >Hi everyone
> >This week's hike will be an Australia-NZ joint
> venture
> >(Peter McT and me), so Peter has dubbed it ANZAC. A
> >prize on Saturday for anyone who knows what it
> >means...
> >We're interested in going out on the peninsula to
> the
> >NE of Tai Long Wan, Sai Kung district. However, as
> I
> >sit here poring over my map, I can see two
> >likely-looking peninsulas, so we'd better explore
> the
> >other one next time. The one we want to walk  out
> to
> >this week doesn't appear to have any name, which is
> a
> >bit odd.
> >We plan to walk in from Pak Tam Au to Tai Wan, then
> >take the path out onto the peninsula from the far
> end
> >of Tai Wan.
> >Confession time: we haven't recced this walk, and a
> >friend has told us there may not be a clear track -
> >however, the track on the map is perfectly clear!
> >Bush-bashing and losing a few of our friends may be
> >just two of the risks we'll be taking - and who
> knows
> >what wild animals lurk out there??
> >Anyway, after exploring the peninsula, if we still
> >have time and energy and a few hikers left, we'll
> >attempt Sharp Peak, going up the way we usually
> come
> >down. This will NOT be compulsory, and any who wish
> >could return via Tai Wan.
> >If/When we manage to gasp our way to the summit of
> >Sharp Peak, we'll descend it via the route we
> usually
> >ascend it, if you get my drift (am I rambling, by
> the
> >way?).
> >We'll then walk down to the bumboats (I believe
> >they're called) and sit in relative luxury all the
> way
> >to Wong Shek Pier, from where we'll take a bus back
> to
> >the relative sanity and civilisation of Sai Kung,
> and
> >Allie Ollie's.
> >If you tackle Sharp Peak, it will be strenuous, but
> if
> >not it'll be moderate.
> >It could be long, so we want to meet quite early:
> 9am
> >at Exit C, Choi Hung MTR.
> >Water - you'll need lots of that (there's a little
> >cafe not far from Tai Wan Beach, so you could
> >replenish supplies there).
> >Bring your lunch and nibbles.
> >Optional extras: axes, hatchets or kitchen cleavers
> to
> >fight your way through the bush...
> >My mobile is 9842 8391 - sorry, haven't got Peter's
> >with me but will send it out tomorrow.
> >We're looking forward to seeing you - and don't be
> put
> >off by all the above. There may well be a beautiful
> >track (and there will be by the time we've
> finished!).
> >Jenny
> >
> >
> >
> >__________________________________
> >Do you Yahoo!?
> >Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!
> >http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/
> >
> >
> >
> >Disclaimer. Participants in the walks do so
> entirely at their own risk. No responsibility is
> implied or taken for any inaccuracies in the
> itineraries. By joining the walk, all participants
> are automatically seen to have agreed to have
> entered into a disclaimer which exonerates the walk
> leaders and the organizers from any personal or
> public responsibility whatsoever and for any claims,
> injuries or damages arising thereof. The walks may
> be cancelled, the destination changed or the level
> of endurance altered without prior notice.
> >
> >The tentative hike schedule is located at
>
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General: - stimulated by a recent presentation by Matthew Leeming to the
Royal Gepgraphical Society - Hong Kong  entitled "Afghanistan Past &
Present" I have subsequently accepted an invitation from Matthew to lead
a trek into the north of Afghanistan in the area of Shiva and Shignan, a
unique and challenging world that will not survive much longer. That
Lonely Planet has yet to embrace Afghanistan probably says it all - this
is a once in a lifetime opportunity for those that enjoy travel with an
"edge".

Timing: -

Depart HKG Sat 30 Jul
Return HKG Sun 14 Aug

Outline Itinerary

Sat 30 Jul - depart HKG via Dubai (?) - Kabul
Overnight Kabul
Sun 31 Jul - Kabul - Faisbad

Overnight Faisabad which is a mountain city on the banks of the gold
bearing River Kokcha. It was the acting capital during the
Massoud-Taliban civil war and our accommodation will be the magnificant
Government Guest House built as a palace for President Rabbani complete
with cabinet room. However the electricity supply is reputedly
intermittent and water hot - sometimes.....!! The river is good to swim
in and the bazaar provides ample opportunity to haggle over the price of
lapis lazuli.

Mon Aug 1 - drive Faisbad - Shiva
Camp overnight

Tues Aug 2 -)
Wed Aug 3 -) trek around Lake Shiva

Lake Shiva is one of the most inaccessible parts of Afghanistan and we
will share the beauty of the area with the Kuchi nomands for whom this
is their summer pastures.

Wilfred Thesiger visited them in 1957 and reported "I was keen to visit
Lake Shiva in Badakshan where in summer the nomadic Pathans, known
locally as Kandaris, congregated. The way north from here to Badakhshan
involved a steep trek up a side valley and over the Munjan Pass out of
Nuristan. We marched for three hours and camped at an empty ailaq
(summer camp) just below the snow line where we met a party of tweleve
Munjanis carrying salt. Near the pass we noticed the track of a snow
leopard". (Among Mountains - pg 144)

Lake Shiva is a turquoise blue colour and it's status as a source of the
River Oxus was only established in the late 1960's by the diplomat and
explorer Hugh Leach. For this feat he received the RGS's Lawrence of
Arabia medal.

Thur Aug 4 - drive Shiva - Shignan

Shignan is the main settlement on the River Oxus on it's northward sweep
from Ishkashim, the gateway to Wakhan. The area is famous for it's ruby
mines discovered by the American explorer and gem hunter Gary Bowersox
in the 1990's. They are mines first described by Marco Polo and produced
two of the British Crown Jewels - the Black Prince's ruby worn by
Henry Vth at Agincourt and Tamerlaine's ruby.

Fri   Aug 5 - )
Sat  Aug 6 - ) from Shignan we trek north up the River Oxus valley to
and around the area of Darwaz
Sun Aug 7 - )

Mon Aug 8 -  )
Tues Aug 9 - ) trek to and around Roshan where the trail turns westwards
inland
Wed Aug 10 -)

Thur Aug 11 - we return to Faisabad via the Turghan pass.

Fri Aug 12 - Faisabad - Kabul
Sat Aug 13 - Kabul
Sun Aug 14 - return HKG

I have made arrangements to meet Matthew at the end of the month to
"flesh out" the itinerary, determine the nature of logistic support and
associated matters after which I will issue a comprehensive brief. In
the meantime anyone that wishes to register an expression of intent
would be welcome to do so either by email or through my mobile 90358031.

Happy trekking.....!!

Roger B





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Meet at 9.45am for 10am start at Exit B, Tung Chung MTR (Deli France
is outside Exit B so good for breakfast before the hike). I thought
I'd make it later as we have had many early hikes.
Leader: Lynn Seymour mobile: 90934248.

I rate this hike as easy to moderate. Easy because it is more or
less walking on the flat with a few uphill slopes. Moderate because
it will take about 4.5 hrs.  I will have chalk with me to make
arrows, as a precaution for any lingerers (!).

From Tung Chung we have to endure going through a few urbanised
stretches where there used to be fields pre the new airport but we
soon get into the countryside and reach 3 of the old remaining
villages of San Tau, Tin Sam and Kau Liu with many abandoned old
houses and few villagers remaining. We carry on through through Sha
Lo Wan, a settlement which dates back to the Ming Dynasty and then
into a wooded valley to the villages of San Shek Tsuen (and temple)
and San Shek Wan - look out for the clumps of Golden Bamboo. Walking
on we get to Sham Wat with a bay with mangrove and beach and then
through a woodland of Chinese red pine trees which are increasingly
uncommon in HK due to a viral disease spread by a beetle. These have
now been supplemented by North American slash pine which is resistant
to the disease. Woodland turns into low growing grass-scrubland on
steep slopes which plunge to the sea and the path drops to the
water's edge before Tai O and then climbs to a ridge for a panoramic
view of the town. We approach Tai O by walking through the stilt
village which then leads into Tai O village itself.

For those who want to, either eat at Tai O (ETA 2.30/3pm) or catch
the bus back to Tung Chung MTR or No. 1 bus to Mui Wo for the ferry.

Remember to bring Octupus card, hat, mozzy spray, water and packed
lunch/snacks as we won't get to Tai until about 3pm latest.

Lynn

Dear fellow hikers,



This is a reminder about the end of season dinner party on Saturday 4th June
at the Football Club.  Please refer to the original e-mail below for
details.



This is proving to be a popular event and we are now well above 50% of
target numbers, so delaying your booking could lead to disappointment!



Please do let me know if you have any questions.



Best regards, and see you at the next hike!



Bill



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SATURDAY HIKERS END OF SEASON DINNER PARTY

The Patio - The Hong Kong Football Club, Happy Valley

Saturday 4th June 2005

The Saturday Hikers end of season dinner is at the
Hong Kong Football Club, 1 Sports Road, Happy Valley
at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are HK$200 per head with a cash
bar for drinks at an average of $20 per standard
drink.  The dinner will be curry buffet - reliably
excellent fare at the Football Club - with a fair
range of vegetarian options.  Dress is casual.  There
will also be fun prizes!

***Sorry, but the dinner is strictly ADULTS ONLY.
Also, please respect your host's strict terms of
membership by keeping your mobile phone switched off
at all times while in the Club.***


Booking
Please make your booking by e-mailing Bill Galvin
(click "reply") on asialog@... and mailing a
cheque made out to W. Galvin to:  Flat 18E, One
Robinson Place, 70 Robinson Road, Mid-Levels.
Bookings are contingent on pre-payment and notice for
cancellation will be needed because the Club charges
your host on the basis of confirmed numbers.  Cheques
will not be presented for payment until two weeks
before the dinner and may be post-dated to 21st May.


Getting There
The Patio is pleasantly located in the open air inside
the Happy Valley race track, between the Sportsman's
Bar and the outdoor Lawn Bowls green.  (To find it, go
straight through the entrance to the Club and head
down the long tunnel under the race track at the back
of the lobby area, following the tunnel to your left).
If the weather is inclement do not worry, there is a covered area.

If you need directions to get to the Football Club,
please mention this in your e-mail and I'll send you a map.

Here's looking forward to a great evening!

Bill Galvin (p.p. Saturday Hikers)







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SaturdayHikers planned hikes for the second season 2004 / 2005

There are some dates below without hikes planned. If you would like to lead one
please check the schedule below for a vacancy and email nseymour@...
with your choice of date and hike details and they will be pasted on this list. 
Please be specific as to area of your hike so that others planning a hike will
not duplicate in the same area, e.g. Tai O, Lantau and not just "Lantau".  You
will need to send out full details of your hike during the week prior to the
Saturday by posting them on this website.

Additional Information to be provided in an e-mail a few days before the hike:
Meeting Place & Time:
How to get there:
Itinerary :
Start and End Locations:
Detail Description:
Possible Hike exits for an easy alternative:
Walking Time:
What to bring? :
Leader contact details:

HIKE DATES LEFT THIS SEASON:

19 March 2005
Place: Lantau
Grade: Moderate
Leader: Peter Phelan

26 March 2005 Easter Saturday
Place:
Grade:
Leader: Elizabeth Parry

2 April 2005 - LEADER REQUIRED!

9 April 2005
Place: MacLehose Stage 4
Grade:
Leader: Susi Whaley

16 April 2005
Place: Beach(s) to Sharp Peak
Grade:
Leader: Jenny Wu & Peter McTavish

23 April 2005
Place: Lantau: Tung Chung to Tai O
Grade: Moderate
Leader: Lynn Seymour

30 April 2005
Place: Tai Tam
Grade: Moderate
Leader: Jenny Wu

7 May 2005
Place: Pak Sug Lange
Grade: Strenuous
Leader: Roger Brumhill

14 May 2005
Place: Violet Hill
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Leader: Anna and Michael



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So that you wouldn't feel dull or bored
Last night for ages over maps I pored
Trying to come up with something new
Something inspiring for all of you
And I did find a new route but I've no time
To recce it first (not to do so a crime!)
So it's back to an old route, I'm afraid
Cause I'd hate to get you lost or strayed
For I've a reputation to uphold
So I dare not be overly bold
And leading you into the wilderness
Could get us all in a terrible mess...
However the chosen route never appals
Because it passes the waterfalls!
Past Shing Mun reservoir, up Tai Mo Shan
Lunch halfway up, then down is my plan
We'll view the falls and sit on rocks
Take off our sandals, our shoes and socks
Paddle a bit, enjoy the water
You'll like this route, at least you oughter!
And to ease your feet, and lighten the load
Along Shing Mun we won't follow the road
No, that's old hat, we've done that before
We'll follow the morning trail on the east shore
It's prettier and easier on the feet
And, by the way, where will we meet?
Tsuen Wan MTR, Exit A, at 9.30
I know it's early but don't get too shirty
It's quite a long hike so we need to start early
So don't feel mad at me, don't get surly!
I have to travel a long way, too,
But I'm looking forward to seeing all of you
Carrying water, of course, a snack and some lunch
Cause there's no shop where you can buy something to
munch!
I'll carry my mobile, 9842 8391
But we'll leave quite promptly for lovely Shing Mun
So don't phone me to tell me you will be late
A lone taxi to Shing Mun will be your fate!
Jenny

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Sorry to gripe and moan – one has a knack
But you didn’t tell us when we get back,
And  - should we adopt a sprightly walking pace
When we can we can return home to face
Our loving husbands, wives or partners
Now don’t respond with bardly tartness!
And I think you chose the starting time
Simply to make your verse scan and rhyme.

Bill


-----Original Message-----
From: SaturdayHikers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SaturdayHikers@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Jennifer Wu
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 6:34 PM
To: saturdayhikers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [SaturdayHikers] This week's hike (Sat 30April)

So that you wouldn't feel dull or bored
Last night for ages over maps I pored
Trying to come up with something new
Something inspiring for all of you
And I did find a new route but I've no time
To recce it first (not to do so a crime!)
So it's back to an old route, I'm afraid
Cause I'd hate to get you lost or strayed
For I've a reputation to uphold
So I dare not be overly bold
And leading you into the wilderness
Could get us all in a terrible mess...
However the chosen route never appals
Because it passes the waterfalls!
Past Shing Mun reservoir, up Tai Mo Shan
Lunch halfway up, then down is my plan
We'll view the falls and sit on rocks
Take off our sandals, our shoes and socks
Paddle a bit, enjoy the water
You'll like this route, at least you oughter!
And to ease your feet, and lighten the load
Along Shing Mun we won't follow the road
No, that's old hat, we've done that before
We'll follow the morning trail on the east shore
It's prettier and easier on the feet
And, by the way, where will we meet?
Tsuen Wan MTR, Exit A, at 9.30
I know it's early but don't get too shirty
It's quite a long hike so we need to start early
So don't feel mad at me, don't get surly!
I have to travel a long way, too,
But I'm looking forward to seeing all of you
Carrying water, of course, a snack and some lunch
Cause there's no shop where you can buy something to
munch!
I'll carry my mobile, 9842 8391
But we'll leave quite promptly for lovely Shing Mun
So don't phone me to tell me you will be late
A lone taxi to Shing Mun will be your fate!
Jenny

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Hi guys - namaste!

Apologies for the brevity of this brief which, to some, may seem to be
cloaked in a veil of military secrecy...

RV Point: Shell Garage located immediately past the Hong Kong Cricket
Club on Wong Nai Chung Gap Road. (number 6 bus from Exchange Square bus
station)
Time: 10.00 hrs prompt
Kit/Equipment: hat, sun block, minimum 2 litres water, light refreshment
and a sense of humour

Route: Wong Nai Chung Gap Road, Mt Butler, Dragons Back, Skek O
Time on Trail: 4-41/2 hrs
Grade: Moderate

Happy trekking. Cheers! Roger B



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Hi guys - namaste!

Although it is extremely short notice some of you may care to note that
Matthew Leeming will be presenting a brief lecture over lunch at the
Foreign Correspondents Club tomorrow Fri 6 May commencing at 12.30 hrs
entitled "Travel in Afghanistan", cost to non FCC members HK$180. The
talk will be illustrated and would be of particular interest to those
who have expressed an interest in participating in the August trek to
Northern Afghanistan - Operation "Oxiana Poppy".

Happy trekking. Roger B


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For everyone's information, you have to register and pay the FCC for a
ticket prior to tomorrow's lecture.  FCC Tel 2521 1511.  The FCC will fax
you an application form on request.

This is purely for information purposes only - I am not organising this
event!

Lynn
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger Brumhill" <roger.brumhill@...>
To: <SaturdayHikers@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 12:59 PM
Subject: [SaturdayHikers] Travel in Afghanistan - Lecture


> Hi guys - namaste!
>
> Although it is extremely short notice some of you may care to note that
> Matthew Leeming will be presenting a brief lecture over lunch at the
> Foreign Correspondents Club tomorrow Fri 6 May commencing at 12.30 hrs
> entitled "Travel in Afghanistan", cost to non FCC members HK$180. The
> talk will be illustrated and would be of particular interest to those
> who have expressed an interest in participating in the August trek to
> Northern Afghanistan - Operation "Oxiana Poppy".
>
> Happy trekking. Roger B
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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>
>
>
> Disclaimer. Participants in the walks do so entirely at their own risk. No
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to have entered into a disclaimer which exonerates the walk leaders and the
organizers from any personal or public responsibility whatsoever and for any
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destination changed or the level of endurance altered without prior notice.
>
> The tentative hike schedule is located at
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SaturdayHikers/files/Hiking%20Schedule%20For
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due to the risks associated with extreme heat and humidity. during the
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humidity.
> Yahoo! Groups Links
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Hi guys - namaste!

OPERATION "OXIANA POPPY"

Recent meetings with Matthew Leeming have provided additional
information enabling the issue of an interim operational order pending
receipt of further detail, particularly with regard to the trekking
phase and ground support facilities.

(a)     GENERAL - Operation "Oxiana Poppy" will be staged in Badakshan,
Northern Affghanistan, during the period Fri 29 Jul - Sun 14 Aug '05
inclusive. It is considered that Badakshan will become one of the great
trekking destinations in the world, an area that is almost completely
unknown beyond a small group of Afghan specialists and the nomads that
spend the summer months with their flocks of animals amidst some of the
most spectacular mountain scenery in the world. The first phase of
deployment into the operational area will be by road through Islamabad,
and the Kyber Pass to Kabul. Phase two will be by air from Kabul to
Faisabad. Trekking activity will  be undertaken in the areas of Lake
Shiva, Shignan, the River Oxus valley, Darwaz, Roshan returning to
Faisabad through the Turghan Pass. This will present a unique travel
opportunity in an area where few Westerners have previously ventured.

(b)     MOVEMENT -

Outward:

Depart Hong Kong      Fri 29 Jul  22.00 hrs
Arrive   Islamabad      Sat 30 Jul  03.35 hrs

Inward:

Depart Kabul             Sat 13 Aug 15.00 hrs
Arrive   Islamabad      Sat 13 Aug 16.40 hrs
                         Depart  Islamabad      Sat 13 Aug 22.35 hrs
                         Arrive Hong Kong       Sun 14 Aug 07.05 hrs

      (c)  PAX - due to logistic constraints in Afghanistan and the need
to maintain "tight grouping" for security reasons on trek
            group composition will be restricted to a maximum 12 pax


(d)     ITINERARY - as previously published by email dated 19 Apr with
the exception that movement from Islamabad to
Kabul will be by road through the Kyber Pass

(e)     COST - the cost of accommodation and transport, particularly in
Kabul, is astonishingly high due to the large presence of the United
Nations and NGO's. Every effort is being made to keep cost to a minimum
and is expected to be circa HK$20/25,000 inclusive of all items except
personal expenditure.

A final operational brief will be issued very shortly against which firm
commitment and deposit will be required.

Happy trekking. Roger B


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Hi guys - namaste!

It is not a prerequisite to attend lunch prior to Matthew Leeming's
presentation. Lunch commences at 12.30 hrs followed by the lecture at
13.15 hrs. In the event that you only attend the lecture it is not
necessary to book with the FCC beforehand.

Happy trekking. Roger B


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Grade: Easy to Moderate

Meeting place: the bus (6, 41A, 61, 63, 66,76) stop on Wong Nai
Chung Gap Rd, below theTai Tam Reservoir Rd overpass, near the Shell
petrol station (same place as last Saturday)

Or rather, since there may be many of us, let's go up a few steps and
actually meet at the overpass itself, overlooking the bus stop.

Meeting time: 10:30 am

Duration: about 3 hours

Leaders/followers: Anna and Michael, no mobile, home number: 2546 9550

For those not knowing where to get off the bus, we will take the
first #6  (NOT 6A or 6X) bus leaving the Exchange Square terminus in Central,
on or after 10:00 am.

The first 45 min climb up the Violet Hill is somewhat steep, so we put
'moderate' in the description, but then it is downhill only, with
beautiful views of Tai Tam and Repulse Bay. When we get  down to the small
bridge at a pass
overlooking Repulse Bay, those looking for a bigger challenge could climb
ca. 1000
steps up The Twins, but we plan to turn left, towards the Tai Tam
Reservoir,  and end up at the Tai Tam Rd where a bus/minibus
can be taken to eastern stations of MTR Island Line or the other way to
Stanley, just in time for a late lunch.

Bring hat, water etc..

   Anna and Michael

Hi guys - namaste!

Having expended considerable time and resources in reaching an advanced
stage of planning for the proposed trek to Afghanistan it is necessary
at the juncture to advise the cost of this great adventure before
proceeding any further.

I am now aware that travel in Afghanistan is incredibly expensive and to
compound the problem international air travel to Islamabad will be
undertaken during the "high season". Although Matthew Leeming has been
extremely helpful in amending the previously published itinerary to
achieve a reduction in cost the outcome is that the cost of ground
services in Afghanistan is GBP1,600 and return economy international air
HKG - ISB HK$6,000.

Would those you have previously expressed an indication of interest
confirm their wish to proceed or otherwise by return through email or
mobile (90358031) in order that a comprehensive brief might be issued to
those intending to proceed. A minimum of 6 pax is required for the
planned trek to proceed.

Happy trekking. Roger B


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you try to steal


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It came with my email address but was not from me!

denise

Dear Hikers,

Hope you all enjoyed your holiday
This Saturday on 21st May
Please do not go away
As the green walk is on your way
You will love walking through the greenery
If weather is good you will enjoy the scenery
You will not need a mountain bike
As Christel will lead her first easy hike
The hikes detail will be sent very soon
Stay tuned and wait till Thursday noon

Assistant
Deepak

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My mail still does not reach the fellow hikers. Trying again!!!!!1

Dear Hikers,

Hope you all enjoyed your holiday
This Saturday on 21st May
Please do not go away
As the green walk is on your way
You will love walking through the greenery
If weather is good you will enjoy the scenery
You will not need a mountain bike
As Christel will lead her first easy hike
The hikes detail will be sent very soon
Stay tuned and wait till Thursday noon

Assistant
Deepak

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THIS IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY - PLEASE DO NOT REPLY AS YOUR REPLY WILL
BE SENT TO OVER 100 PEOPLE!!

SaturdayHikers have officially ended their hiking season for the
summer months of 2005 and we begin offical hikes in October 2005.

During this period, anyone is welcome to plan a short hike ending
with a visit to a beach or a dai pai dong/restaurant on a social
basis.  Sometimes we do junk boat trips so if anyone has access to
one, please feel free to organise this for the group.

If you wish to volunteer, please email nseymour@... with
your choice of date and hike or activity details and they will be
pasted on this list.  Please be specific as to area of your hike so
that others planning a hike will not duplicate in the same area, e.g.
Tai O, Lantau and not just "Lantau".  You will need to send out full
details of your hike or activity during the week prior to the
Saturday by posting them on this website.

Additional Information to be provided in an e-mail a few days before
the hike:
Meeting Place & Time:
How to get there:
Itinerary :
Start and End Locations:
Detail Description:
Possible Hike exits for an easy alternative:
Walking Time:
What to bring? :
Leader contact details:

SUMMER HIKE DATE TAKEN BY VOLUNTEER LEADER(S):

21 May 2005
Place: The Peak
Grade:
Leader: Christel & Deepak


This document is located at
http://f6.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/UJZQQfqMrq9qr03vrBYJkPypu00zboIOeTleA9NJK
Fk1Vh9lYtzturD2KBUyheueDSUNxH9LCJzW2NFwB7KP

THE MESSAGE BELOW IS POSTED ON BEHALF OF DEEPAK WHO IS LEADING THIS
SATURDAY'S HIKE WITH CHRISTEL.  Any questions, please call the number
listed below this message.


It is an unofficial hike

But you'll surely like

Please take it as an activity

Not to lose our sensibility



Green power hike starts from Peak - Victoria Gap

Certainly to enjoy 4 hours to rap at Wanchai Gap

09:45 Meet outside the bus stand at the Peak, to start at 10

You know the day and date, please do not ask when

Bus No.15 goes from Central-Exch. Square to the Peak

Join us at 08:45 at 64 Macdonnel Rd if not feeling weak

Please be punctual to reach the Peak right on time

Bring food, lots of water mixed with or without lime

Enroute we saw a cold store but could not buy the drinks

It'll not be too long as the hike finishes with a few blinks

We will see butterflies and hear birds' chirping

We'll enjoy a nice walk and some times may be jumping

Under a nice shade, covered with the trees

Have fun and foot massage, without any fees

The trail is mostly on natural path, with full of greenery

Do not only enjoy walking but also the scenery

On this pleasant hike, we pass thru many streams

Leading an easy hike is one of Christel's dreams

You may call us at 9189 2469 or 9046 2548

No matter what the weather says, we'll surely wait



At the end we will hug, kiss and feel parting pain

Remember! At the end of season's dinner we'll meet again!!

Dear LOVING and wonderful HIKERS,



It is an unofficial hike

But you'll surely like

Please take it as an activity

Not to lose our sensibility



Green power hike starts from Peak - Victoria Gap

Certainly to enjoy 4 hours to rap at Wanchai Gap

09:45 Meet outside the bus stand at the Peak, to start at 10

You know the day and date, please do not ask when

Bus No.15 goes from Central-Exch. Square to the Peak

Join us at 08:45 at 64 Macdonnel Rd if not feeling weak

Please be punctual to reach the Peak right on time

Bring food, lots of water mixed with or without lime

Enroute we saw a cold store but could not buy the drinks

It'll not be too long as the hike finishes with a few blinks

We will see butterflies and hear birds' chirping

We'll enjoy a nice walk and some times may be jumping

Under a nice shade, covered with the trees

Have fun and foot massage, without any fees

The trail is mostly on natural path, with full of greenery

Do not only enjoy walking but also the scenery

On this pleasant hike, we pass thru many streams

Leading an easy hike is one of Christel's dreams

You may call us at 9189 2469 or 9046 2548

No matter what the weather says, we'll surely wait



At the end we will hug, kiss and feel parting pain

Remember! At the end of season's dinner we'll meet again!!


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It is only a test.
Just to check if my mail goes thru.
Deepak

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Dear fellow hikers,
 
It is now LAST CHANCEVILLE, ARIZONA for the end of season dinner party on
Saturday 4th June at the Football Club.  I guess some of you have had to
“wait & see” due to other commitments but you'll need to get back to me with
PAID bookings before this coming Saturday, 28th May.  There are now 50
confirmed bookings, and space is limited.

Please refer to the original e-mail below for booking details.

If any of you need a "how to get there" map, or have any questions, please
just let me know.
 
Best regards,
 
Bill
 
Bill Galvin asialog@...
 

SATURDAY HIKERS END OF SEASON DINNER PARTY

The Patio - The Hong Kong Football Club, Happy Valley

Saturday 4th June 2005

The Saturday Hikers end of season dinner is at the
Hong Kong Football Club, 1 Sports Road, Happy Valley
at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are HK$200 per head with a cash
bar for drinks at an average of $20 per standard
drink.  The dinner will be curry buffet - reliably
excellent fare at the Football Club - with a fair
range of vegetarian options.  Dress is casual.  There
will also be fun prizes! 

***Sorry, but the dinner is strictly ADULTS ONLY.
Also, please respect your host's strict terms of
membership by keeping your mobile phone switched off
at all times while in the Club.***


Booking
Please make your booking by e-mailing Bill Galvin
(click "reply") on asialog@... and mailing a
cheque made out to W. Galvin (NOT "Bill Galvin") to:  Flat 18E, One
Robinson Place, 70 Robinson Road, Mid-Levels.
Bookings are contingent on pre-payment and notice for
cancellation will be needed because the Club charges
your host on the basis of confirmed numbers.  Cheques
will not be presented for payment until two weeks
before the dinner and may be post-dated to 21st May. 


Getting There
The Patio is pleasantly located in the open air inside
the Happy Valley race track, between the Sportsman's
Bar and the outdoor Lawn Bowls green.  (To find it, go
straight through the entrance to the Club and head
down the long tunnel under the race track at the back
of the lobby area, following the tunnel to your left).
If the weather is inclement do not worry, there is a covered area.

Here's looking forward to a great evening!

Bill Galvin (p.p. Saturday Hikers)