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THE
ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY - HONG KONG
Field trip along Stage 4 of the MacLehose Trail
Saturday, 7 February 2009
Leaders: Dr. Raynor Shaw and Dr. Bernie Owen
We
are delighted to welcome Dr Bernie Owen and Dr Raynor Shaw, the
co-authors of the authoritative guide to the MacLehose Trail, to lead
another field trip. Dr. Shaw is a mapping geologist with the Hong
Kong Geological Survey and Dr. Bernie Owen is a Professor of
Geography.
Following
several highly enjoyable geological walks, Dr. Shaw and Dr. Owen are
leading a field trip along Stage 4 of the MacLehose Trail, lecturing
on the geology, geomorphology, zoology, botany and history of the
route during the day.
Stage
4 of the MacLehose trail is an enjoyable walk of moderate difficulty,
with spectacular views of the wild countryside of the New Territories
and other areas. The walk follows a ridge separating the Sai Kung
countryside to the south from the Sha Tin valley and Tolo harbour to
the North. The route offers distant mountain views and a wide
variety of vegetation types which reflect altitudinal difference.
The route goes by Ma On Shan, one of the highest mountains in Hong
Kong, seeing high grasslands and fascinating weathering, finishing
near Sai Kung. Further details are to be sent prior to the walk.
If
you would like to join this walk, please would you complete and
return the attached form initially by e-mail.
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Timings:
Meet at City Hall, Central: 10.00 am
Arrive
at City Hall, Central: approx 6.00 pm
Please
bring: Water bottle, packed lunch, torch, walking shoes and
appropriate clothing for being outdoors.
Cost:
HK$150 for Members and $200 for Guests. You shall receive
confirmation of your booking with final details showing exactly where
to meet.
I
understand that I am joining the above mentioned trip entirely at my
own risk and that the Royal Geographical Society – Hong Kong,
having arranged the trip as an agent for its members, cannot be held
responsible for any accidents or claims that may arise no matter how
they occur.
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Please
mail this form with your cheque payable to “Royal
Geographical Society – Hong Kong”
N.B.
PLEASE FAX OR EMAIL A COPY TO THE RGS OFFICE BEFORE POSTING.
GPO
Box 6681, Hong Kong
Tel:
2583 9700 Fax: 2140 6000
Email:
events@rgshk.org.hk
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