1950s Kowloon Star Ferry & Rickshaw

Mon, 09/22/2014 - 19:31

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1950s

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OldTimer in America (not verified)
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Fri, 10/26/2007 - 10:24

I have ridden in this rickshaws many years ago in HK. I always sat with my body leaning forward for fear the whole thing will tilt backward and lift the man up into the air.
Another memorable ride was in a 3-wheel cycling rickshaw in Guangzhou during the rain. The man had his raincoat and straw-hat on and I was protected with a curtain wrapping the front of the cabin. It was an exciting journey in a security blanket for the small boy.

The building at the background with San Miguel was the former site of Star House. I remember the opening scenes of the movie 'World of Suzie Wong' also showed this area - Star Ferry and Kowloon Wharf.