点评:When Lonely Planet was launched in 1973, the very first book Across Asia on the Cheap highlighted the way to adventure across the world in a budget manner. Another Lonely Planet’s book, The Best Things in Life are Free, reminded us that we don’t need a million dollars to enjoy ourselves.
To celebrate my birthday this year, I picked the MacLehose Trail, which is free, open all year, 24 hours a day. My pick is the first two sections of the MacLehose Trail. The sun-kissed route with alternating peak and beach is stunning but pretty tough. If you wish to complete these two sections, you'd better rise early and expect more than 5 hours (unless you run and are extraordinarily fit).
The first section and the second of the MacLehose Trail are totally different. The Section 1 is entirely on easy and idyllic reservoir roads, and the Section 2 is a challenging yet rewarding ascent to the summit of Sai Wan Shan. That being said, each long beach seems to be buzzing with new energy. Even if you’re getting tired after the awe-inspiring Sai Wan, you will keep going to the next, Tai Long Wan, and then Ham Tin. After all, they are the main stops for food and drink. I won’t complain about the aches and pains after the journey along the golden sands of Long Ke Wan, Sai Wan, Ham Tin Wan, and the almost deserted (and nearly dilapidated) Tai Long village and Chek Keng village.
And you won't, too.
翻译:1973年,《孤独星球》创刊,其第一本书《廉价游亚洲》就强调了如何以经济实惠的方式环游世界。《孤独星球》的另一本书《人生最美好的事物都是免费的》则提醒我们,享受生活无需百万美元。
今年为了庆祝生日,我选择了麦理浩径,这条路全年24小时免费开放。我选择了麦理浩径的前两段。这条阳光明媚、山峰和沙滩交替的路线,景色令人叹为观止,但同时也相当艰难。如果你想完成这两段,最好早起,并做好5个多小时的准备(除非你擅长跑步,而且体能超群)。
麦理浩径的第一段和第二段截然不同。第一段完全是轻松惬意的水塘路,而第二段则是一段充满挑战却又令人回味无穷的攀登西湾山的路。话虽如此,每个长长的沙滩似乎都焕发出新的活力。即使你在惊心动魄的西湾之后感到疲惫,你也会继续前往下一个——大浪湾,然后是咸田。毕竟,这些地方是主要的餐饮场所。在浪茄湾、西湾、咸田湾,以及几乎荒废(甚至破败)的大浪村和赤径村的金色沙滩上,我不会抱怨旅途中的酸痛。
你也不会。