Hong Kong

Greetings from 30,000 feet above Khyzakstan!

Hong Kong was a perfect stopover and we are celebrating the first leg of our trip with a glass of bubbly, at 9-30am.  Somehow Air NZ found out about our wedding anniversary and Dara’s birthday, treating us to bubbly, gift boxes and special attention.  Not quite the upgrade to First Class but appreciated all the same.

The stop-over in HK was hot, humid, and sweaty, with temps in the 30’s.  The shopping would be fantastic, as everything seems very inexpensive, especially the electronics and camera stuff.  But we were not in buying mode, and to make the most of it you’d need to stop there on the way home.

The streets in Kowloon, and on the island, are lined with high rise buildings, draped with brightly lit advertising, and bustling with cars and people.  It reminded me of the street scenes from “Bladerunner”. 

After exploring the area near our miniature hotel room, we ventured across to HK Island by bus and walked up The Peak through semi-deserted forest.  It is very easy to escape the most populated area in the world and experience a bizarre contrast, in totally green hilly landscape with views of the sea.

We were worn out after walking down, through the city, and then taking the ferry back to Kowloon. Cost $2.

Last night, after an early evening pint at one of the many English pubs  (rehydration after the walk), we went down to the waterfront to see the laser light show.  This was mind-blowing, with the already spectacular highest and most well lit buildings going mad with colourful laser lights, set to music.

Looking forward to the WRC which should easy to follow in UK.


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