Dermatology, Gardens, Nunnery, And Wooloomooloo

I had a minor concern with my skin, so our first stop on P-day was to the dermatologist.  Thankfully, it turned out to be nothing at all to be concerned about.

 

This is what hangs on the wall in Dr. Cheung's waiting room.

Not sure what it says, 

but we assume it is something positive and reassuring.

 Dr. Cheung was thorough and has a nice bedside manner.

Thank you, Brother and Sister Yu for recommending him.

      

Next stop was Diamond Hill MTR Station 

to explore Nan Lian Garden.

The main entrance requires walking under a few overpasses to get there.  

We were impressed with how clean and well-maintained that area was,

 especially for being under the overpass.

Front Entrance

 One of the first buildings we came to was filled with replicas of historical monasteries and temples.

These replicas were made from beautiful wood, and not one nail was used in the construction.

The intricate carvings were impressive.

Standing beside this one helps to show just how large they are in size.

Any guesses on how much time it must have taken to construct?

The Nan Lian Gardens were beautiful, well manicured, and immaculate.

Such a contrast between the trees that line this walkway.

A serene place completely surrounded by the city, but you don't even realize the city is near while walking through the gardens.

Elder Bodily being helpful, as he often is.

These birds blended so well in this small tree. 

How many birds do you see?

                                                       

Something caught my eye in front of the Rock Museum.
 It was this rain chain downspout made of copper flower shaped baskets.
Much more appealing than standard downspouts and just what we need back home.

 We entered the gift shop with no intention of buying a thing, 

unless we spotted something we absolutely needed.

Found some things tempting, but resisted most of them.

Passion Fruit and Raspberry Truffles

We walked out of there with a new fan, embroidered pouch, and these truffles.

This photo doesn't do them justice, but they were almost too pretty to eat. 

 The price was ridiculous, but couldn't resist trying something edible that looked like marbles.

The Chi Lin Nunnery is connected to the gardens.

No photography or speaking allowed while inside the courtyard of this nunnery.

This was a unique picnic area, and no one is going to be running off with these tables.

 Elder Bodily was so tuckered that 

 even this granite table couldn't keep him from getting a catnap.

All the exploring worked up an appetite.  Nothing looked good at the mall nearby, so we 

headed to Wooloomooloo Steakhouse in Tsim Sha Tsui.  One of our favorite places for steak, 

but it was their scrumptious pasta that won us over this time.

We had an enjoyable P-Day.

Much more fun than staying in the apartment doing cleaning and laundry.

That can wait for another day.