A super dooper fast train brought us from the airport to the underground system allowing us to catch glimpses of the city as we came closer. Our hostel was in a high rise building - no surprises there as everything is highrise. On street level it's all shaded, and rare that you feel the sun on your face, only immense heat.
The first evening we got out and wandered around, eager to see the harbour area and the famous skyline. We soon discovered how vast the underground is, from the street it took almost a mile to actually reach the train, sooo much walking!!! It's also very possible to wander around Hong Kong and not be outside for very long. Lots of air-conditioned pathways leading in and out of buildings and under roads. Eventually we arrived at the ferry crossing point and jumped on a boat to go across to Kowloon. It was dark now so the city sparkled as we crossed the black water.
The view was absolutely magnificent - tremendous -fantastic - spliffing - and so on!We crossed and disembarked to allow ourselves to fully take in the view of the city in all it's glory. There is just something about a city like that at night, it's almost surreal being there.We headed to a few bars later on, celebrated hard the fact we were in Hong Kong!The following day saw a late start as a result.
Some aimless wandering and camera shopping. Just soaking it all up. It's not a city with an abundance of cafes or bars -it's hugely commercial with lots of designer stores and offices. I didn't fancy popping into Chanel in my flipflops so I'll just have to go back. Ladies in tow next time!
James and I got up early the following day and I bought a camera We headed to Kowloon Park with our new toys. We were snap happy there for awhile. Lots of wildlife - flamigo's, colourful fish and turtles. We also went back to the harbour to see the daytime view and get some better pics. Just as impressive during the day.The lads went on their own adventure to a water park nearby and rode a cable car.The downside to our stay was it was too short, a bad call on our part. With our ownwards flight booked we had to get out to Shenzhen for our flight to Bangkok after only two full days in the city. ..We'll be back!
The first evening we got out and wandered around, eager to see the harbour area and the famous skyline. We soon discovered how vast the underground is, from the street it took almost a mile to actually reach the train, sooo much walking!!! It's also very possible to wander around Hong Kong and not be outside for very long. Lots of air-conditioned pathways leading in and out of buildings and under roads. Eventually we arrived at the ferry crossing point and jumped on a boat to go across to Kowloon. It was dark now so the city sparkled as we crossed the black water.
The view was absolutely magnificent - tremendous -fantastic - spliffing - and so on!We crossed and disembarked to allow ourselves to fully take in the view of the city in all it's glory. There is just something about a city like that at night, it's almost surreal being there.We headed to a few bars later on, celebrated hard the fact we were in Hong Kong!The following day saw a late start as a result.
Some aimless wandering and camera shopping. Just soaking it all up. It's not a city with an abundance of cafes or bars -it's hugely commercial with lots of designer stores and offices. I didn't fancy popping into Chanel in my flipflops so I'll just have to go back. Ladies in tow next time!
James and I got up early the following day and I bought a camera We headed to Kowloon Park with our new toys. We were snap happy there for awhile. Lots of wildlife - flamigo's, colourful fish and turtles. We also went back to the harbour to see the daytime view and get some better pics. Just as impressive during the day.The lads went on their own adventure to a water park nearby and rode a cable car.The downside to our stay was it was too short, a bad call on our part. With our ownwards flight booked we had to get out to Shenzhen for our flight to Bangkok after only two full days in the city. ..We'll be back!
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