Sunday, 24 March 2013

The Peak , The Heaven

The Peak , The Heaven
 
Sitting on the wooden , solid seat inside the peak tram ,we were reaching our destination —The Peak. People were clearly losing their patience. They got off the tram with quick steps like a flock of bees swooping to the honey. After a few steps , a big square emerged in front of us. The glass-faced peak tower standing upright in the square, was like a soldier holding a sickle and guarding its territory.

 
I stopped by an ice-cream shop and drooled in front of the colorful ice-creams which spread across the show window. Couldn’t resist the sweet temptation, I grasped a cup of strawberry ice-cream and delivered a spoon of toothsome, sugary and delicate ice-cream into my mouth without hesitation . It was wondrous , like a group of spirit dancing in my mouth. That little boy next to me who wore a bright red T-shirt couldn’t agree more. His pure and sated smile demonstrated his agreement on how palatable the ice-cream was. On the other side of the square was a kid holding her parents’ hands and bouncing vivaciously, depicted a scene called “simple happiness” which I have long forgotten. Suddenly, a herd of youngers’ loud giggle interrupted my nostalgia. They made different gestures and posed in front of cameras. So immersed as if they were models on runways.

 

“Look!”, the kids yelled amusingly. They were fully attracted by the stunning views of the Victoria Harbor. I strolled down the observation deck and attempted to capture the incredible panorama of the renowned Victoria Harbor. A couple of ferries were floating slowly on the sea , orchestrated by the waves that came and go. One of the ferries put on its sharp, golden lights, so glittery that it looked like a huge golden house sparkling on the sea. The roads , buildings and cars automatically dwindled like toy bricks, as if I can pick them up with bare hands. Countless skyscrapers were embellished with bewitching lightening. Passionate red, sparkling gold , elegant violet ,metallic blue , various colors were shining in the dark sky, together they washed away the vapidity of the city and presented the glamorous view. Adjacent to me, a couple shared a yellow umbrella and whispered into each other’s ears . Enjoying the moment with their beloved.

 

The sun set and the moonlight gradually shone on my face, like a mother embracing her baby .The wind wafted through my hair, touching them gently with an invisible hand. I took a long, deep breath , trying to inhale the precious and unprecedented freshness of air. Within a second, drizzles and breeze occupied the misty sky ,cloaked the mountains with a transparent chiffon. Tiny raindrops fell on my face ,injecting refreshing energy to my mind.

 

The view gradually became blurred yet interestingly, it was beautiful in a different way. The lightening mixed with the mist , like countless stars sparkling in both sides of the Victoria Harbor. It was just amazing to stay at a such fascinating place, everything was that beautiful like in a heaven.

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  2. Hi Nelson...
    Your writing gives me a very simple but wonderful feeling - soft; Like heaven, maybe.

    Your words are splendid and dynamic, especially the paragraphs describing the ice-cream and the colours of the sky. It is so beautiful I can imagine.

    I have been to the Peak once, but I was too young at that time, I don't remember much. Maybe latter I will have a visit there, to see if it is that gorgeous as you described. Yet, without doubt, Hong Kong has a great harbour view and "collective memory" of heritage as well as culture if we tear down the money wall and find the right point to stand.



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  3. Your experience made me think of the trip in the peak a few years ago. A few years ago, I took my relatives to come to the peak. I enjoyed watching the wonderful cosmopolitan cityscape of Hong Kong. I love the scene. I love the Victoria harbour. I love the skyscrapers. Your essay make all scenery alive and become a beautiful picture with my imaginations and memories. I really love this essay!

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