Village life in Hong Kong or Britain? Why both will always hold magic for me after growing up in London

• The roaming buffalo, scent of flowers and relative tranquillity of Lantau Island far outweighed the inconveniences of Hong Kong country life for Cliff Buddle
• Now back in the UK after 28 years, country life involves village fetes, cricket, ‘waggiest tail’ competitions and cow pat bingo – and is just as appealing