Hong Kong is a little unusual. It is theoretically part of China, but you have to fill out China departure and Hong Kong arrival slips before you get here. China drives on the right, where as Hong Kong drives on the left, but when walking around you never know which side to walk on, because there are Hong Konganites and China nationals + foreigners walking around together - makes to be very confusing. Also, they use Hong Kong dollars instead of yuan.
However, people seem to be a lot happier and more friendly and helpful than the mainland. Mum and I have both thoroughly enjoyed our time in Asia's World City. For example: I'm sitting here writing this in a Pacific Coffee Company cafe - on a free computer, with super fast broadband... woohoo!
Our first few days were on Kowloon finishing our tour, before we moved to Hong Kong Island. We visited the famous Temple St markets and roamed through Kowloon Park. In fact, all the parks are wonderful. Two days were spent in Hong Kong Park and there was still more to see.
Mum in Hong Kong Park
We have been to Lantau Island to see the giant Buddha and Ngong Ping Village, caught the funicular tram up to Hong Kong Peak, been on ferries, the MTR subway system, buses, cable cars, taxis and trams. We enjoyed an authentic reflexology foot massage (one word: ahhhhhh) and had a seafood feast at the Quarterdeck on Victoria harbour (contrary to previous experience, I found out I do like lobster) while watching the famous harbour light show (which would have given Dad laser envy). Perhaps we are setting ourselves up for a rather large fall in India...
Harbour Light Show with a Junk
Our final day has been spent up at the flower show at Victoria Park... beautiful.
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and Judy
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