"Hong Kong, a day in the life ..."

Big Wave bay
PALANI MOHAN

A day at the beach: When it's hot in Hong Kong, it's hot -- and sticky. Here at Big Wave Bay, the temperature rose to 33 degrees and humidity was in the high 90's -- perfect conditions for the first weekend of summer.

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