Hong Kong

December 16th, 2008
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Well, it’s about time I got to posting about my mid-October trip to Hong Kong, huh? (Granted, I’ve still failed to post about summer camp. But at this point, I might as well do that as a run up to the next one, you know?) I’m splitting the post into 3 parts. Hong Kong, Ocean Park, and Macau. Hopefully I’ll have all three of them up before my next trip starts – this weekend. Ha ha.

These pictures come from the time our crew spent in Hong Kong itself. You can see shots taken from The Peak, the Avenue of Stars on the harbor, a couple of restaurants, and more. I wish I’d taken more pictures! On the other hand, I guess I was too busy experiencing the trip. That’s probably a good thing. I have nice memories that don’t too often include a viewfinder this time around. Ha ha. Let me know what you think or feel free to ask questions in the comments! Oh – and I’ve gotta say that the food was delicious. Yes, I sold out and got a western style meal once or twice. But I also had an amazing Hong Kong hot pot dinner thanks to Ray’s friend Katie, some dim sum, and even some deep fried sea eel – which was great! (And lots of bubble tea.)

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  • No problemo. Let me know how your trip went if you get a chance! Like I said, I'm still interested in mainland China.
  • Thanks for your input.

    <abbr>freedomwvs last blog post was: Choice Cuts from the English speaking J-web</abbr>
  • Freedom - I've only ever been to Hong Kong and Macau in China, so it's really hard for me to guess. But if I had to, I'd venture to say that they are probably pretty darn different due to the prior colonization of the SARs. British and Portuguese touches are everywhere, in other words. I'd love to go to Beijing, or really anywhere in mainland China soon. I was going to do it last year, but thought better of trying a sightseeing tour during the run-up to the Olympics. You know?
  • Looks like you had a great time. I am going to Beijing for new years. I have never been to China before. How similar are Hong Kong and Beijing from you know? Anything I should be watchful for in commie land?

    <abbr>freedomwvs last blog post was: Shopping for a X-Mas Gift in Tokyo 2008</abbr>
  • Chuck - I totally understand the little thrill you get when you can say "I've been there!" It's even cooler when you see it in movies on the big screen. Ha ha. Neon Santas, huh? So that's what was missing from my Hong Kong experience!
  • Nic
    hehe, i love being able to look at (at least some videos) and say "HAH! I've BEEN THERE!"

    I am glad to see that ever so classy neon ferry is still making its way across the harbor. When I was there there were neon santas on every building waving.

    Glad you had a fun trip!!!

    <abbr>Nics last blog post was: A Voyage There And Back: Fuji-san</abbr>
  • Stuart - thanks for the comment, and welcome to the blog! The boiling pot in the middle of the table was used to cook the various piles of food around the table. It was a spicy broth of sorts. We had loads of veggies, meat, and seafood - and it all cooks in the same broth. By the way, the drinks you can see are not beer, nor are they tea. They are an interesting pulverized and iced sugar cane juice concoction. Wonderful! We went through a few pitchers. :-)
  • I am envious, it looks like such a cool experience. Can you tell me about the boiling dish in the middle of the table at the restaurant? Was that to cook in or a soup? Thanks, and I mentioned you on twitter. (Taominghan)
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