Saturday, October 6, 2007

Hong Kong











Hong Kong is exciting, spectacular, and expensive. Bev's description and pretty accurate. We spent four days in the city. So much to see. So many people. Hong Kong definitely has a flavor that is all its own. It is truly a International City. We stayed on Nathan Street in Kowloon and took the Star Ferry when we wanted to go over to Central the central downtown area by the water, great fun. HK has a great system for moving people that surrounds the MTR Subway system which is very efficient, and the double Decker buses that carry over 100 people at a time, to the taxis that can get you anywhere you want to go.

We did some of the tourist stuff like go to Victoria Peak which is really fun and we were lucky to have a great clear day. We also went to the Jade market and became members of the HK museums, seven in all. We only had time to go to the Art Museum but we will be back. Many staff do day trips to HK and are able to do one or two things in the six or so hours before returning on the Ferry. Our passports are getting plenty of stamps now.

We did a lot of shopping and there is much shopping to be done. We found a wonderful lady on the third floor of a building off the beat and path. Flow (sp) she sells pearls and jewelry and silk products at very good prices. She was so much fun and reminded me of my Grandmother with her quick wit and great sense of humor.

As you know there are people wanting to make you tailored clothing all around. Bev ended up having a pair of black linen pants made. Took three visits but the place was the alley right by our hotel. So it was not inconvenent. They fit perfectly and they are fully lined. very nice. Total price was about $65,00.

Well we can't wait for our next weekend trip to Hong Kong.

1 comment:

Bruce said...

Now you know why I wanted to move to Hong Kong so bad. There is so much to see and do. I love just watching the people and taking in all the sights and sounds. These are some great shots of the steets of Hong Kong (actually Kowloon).