Sunday, May 12, 2013
UPLOAD VIDEO BEFORE MAY 27th AND THAT LESSON WILL BE USED FOR YOUTUBE SERVICES
In the request of Mr Sims, the above has been announced. We will use the lesson for youtube services such as annotations and captions and the video must be uploaded before as school wifi does not have the appropriate bandwidth
Sunday, February 17, 2013
update: photos from trip are uploaded onto the web album
Somewhere we posted the link the Picassa Web Albums.
Comments for geo trip
Since Emma, Lesley and I went with Adrian and Thomas, the trip wasn't as fun. :D jks jks. At first when I heard we were going to climb mountains and go through caves, honestly I was quite excited. But then afterwards, I was just quite disappointed.... :(
The trip was overall, quite fun!
The trip was overall, quite fun!
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Character of Mui Wo
Mui Wo is a rural town on the eastern coast of Lantau Island in Hong Kong. The main beach in Mui Wo is known as Silver Mine Bay Beach.
History
The history of Mui Wo dates back to the last days of the Southern Song Dynasty. Fleeing south from the invading Mongols, in 1277 the imperial court sought refuge in Silvermine Bay (at that time known as Mei Yu). In March 1278, whilst attempting a further escape from the Mongols, the penultimate Song Dynasty Emperor Duanzong fell from a boat and almost drowned. After his rescue, he became ill and died a few months later at Mui Wo. Duanzong's successor, Emperor Huizong of Song was enthroned at Mui Wo on May 10, 1278.
Mui Wo is located on Silvermine Bay, so named for the silver mines that were once worked along the Silver River which flows through the village. The nearby Silvermine Cave was mined for silver during the second half of the 19th century. It has since been sealed off for safety.
Prior to the Airport Core Programme and the subsequent development of Tung Chung and North Lantau into a new town, Mui Wo was the principal point for day-trippers setting out to explore Lantau Island. Today, it is still the principal way of reaching South Lantau - from the beaches in Cheung Sha to the fishing village of Tai O and the Tian Tan Buddha. With the opening of Ngong Ping 360 and the new, smoother Tung Chung Road, this may change.
The plan for Christian Zheng Sheng Collage, a school helping students overcome drug problems, to move to a vacant campus in Mui Wo has led to opposition and widespread discussion in 2009.
Sights
Nearby attractions include Silver Mine Bay Beach, Silver Mine Waterfall and a temple dedicated to Man Mo, originally built during the reign of Wanli, emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1573-1620).
Transportation
Mui Wo is connected by ferry to Central (Central ferry pier number 6). Other ferry services link Mui Wo to Discovery Bay, Peng Chau, Chi Ma Wan and Cheung Chau.
Buses operate from Mui Wo to other places on Lantau, including Tung Chung (3M) and thus Hong Kong Airport (A35) and the rail network. The major road South Lantau Road begins with Mui Wo and ends in Shek Pik, with Tung Chung Road branching from Cheung Sha to Tung Chung.
Numerous hiking trails lead from Mui Wo to other parts of the island. The long hiking trail on the island, Lantau Trail, starts from Mui Wo. A much-frequented route leads north-east from Mui Wo to Discovery Bay via a pagoda, the Trappist Haven Monastery, and then either up the mountain via the Discovery Bay golf course of by the ocean via Nim Shue Wan.
Notable Residents
The cartoonist Larry Feign, who wrote and drew The World of Lily Wong, lives in Wang Tong village.
History
The history of Mui Wo dates back to the last days of the Southern Song Dynasty. Fleeing south from the invading Mongols, in 1277 the imperial court sought refuge in Silvermine Bay (at that time known as Mei Yu). In March 1278, whilst attempting a further escape from the Mongols, the penultimate Song Dynasty Emperor Duanzong fell from a boat and almost drowned. After his rescue, he became ill and died a few months later at Mui Wo. Duanzong's successor, Emperor Huizong of Song was enthroned at Mui Wo on May 10, 1278.
Mui Wo is located on Silvermine Bay, so named for the silver mines that were once worked along the Silver River which flows through the village. The nearby Silvermine Cave was mined for silver during the second half of the 19th century. It has since been sealed off for safety.
Prior to the Airport Core Programme and the subsequent development of Tung Chung and North Lantau into a new town, Mui Wo was the principal point for day-trippers setting out to explore Lantau Island. Today, it is still the principal way of reaching South Lantau - from the beaches in Cheung Sha to the fishing village of Tai O and the Tian Tan Buddha. With the opening of Ngong Ping 360 and the new, smoother Tung Chung Road, this may change.
The plan for Christian Zheng Sheng Collage, a school helping students overcome drug problems, to move to a vacant campus in Mui Wo has led to opposition and widespread discussion in 2009.
Sights
Nearby attractions include Silver Mine Bay Beach, Silver Mine Waterfall and a temple dedicated to Man Mo, originally built during the reign of Wanli, emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1573-1620).
Transportation
Mui Wo is connected by ferry to Central (Central ferry pier number 6). Other ferry services link Mui Wo to Discovery Bay, Peng Chau, Chi Ma Wan and Cheung Chau.
Buses operate from Mui Wo to other places on Lantau, including Tung Chung (3M) and thus Hong Kong Airport (A35) and the rail network. The major road South Lantau Road begins with Mui Wo and ends in Shek Pik, with Tung Chung Road branching from Cheung Sha to Tung Chung.
Numerous hiking trails lead from Mui Wo to other parts of the island. The long hiking trail on the island, Lantau Trail, starts from Mui Wo. A much-frequented route leads north-east from Mui Wo to Discovery Bay via a pagoda, the Trappist Haven Monastery, and then either up the mountain via the Discovery Bay golf course of by the ocean via Nim Shue Wan.
Notable Residents
The cartoonist Larry Feign, who wrote and drew The World of Lily Wong, lives in Wang Tong village.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Photo Feed (feel free to add)
9W_Unicorns_Mui Wo
This link follows to the Picassa Web Album which is with our Google accounts. Add to the album notify me (emma) if you need any technical or permission solutions.
This link follows to the Picassa Web Album which is with our Google accounts. Add to the album notify me (emma) if you need any technical or permission solutions.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
1. Introduction to Unicorns
Introduction to our company, the Unicorns.
A video will be placed on this post later during the week.
UPDATE: Video is completed. Needed to be verified and exported.
A video will be placed on this post later during the week.
UPDATE: Video is completed. Needed to be verified and exported.
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