Hong Kong

We spent a fun day with our table mates, Bonnie and Carl. They had never been to Hong Kong before so we said we'd take them around. Our first stop was the tailors. We all were measured for something, Mel a sport coat and slacks, Carl 2 shirts, Bonnie a suit and I am getting slacks. After that we got onto the Star Ferry to go across the harbor to Hong Kong Island. We are berthed in Kowloon, right next to Star Ferry, the best location in the area.

 

We got on a double decker bus headed to Stanley Market.  I hadn't been there since 1991, so wanted to make it this trip. It's a nice ride out to Stanley, past many beautiful buildings and beaches. We spent a while in the market then had Dim Sum for lunch. We taught Carl to use chopsticks while Bonnie was in the restroom, so when she came out, he was picking up peanuts with them. He's a fast learner and she was impressed. They had never had Dim Sum, Carl even tried (and liked) the chicken feet!

 

On the bus back to the ferry, someone overheard us talking about other sights to see and suggested that we go to Victoria Peak today. The sun was out and the visibility was better than usual, so we grabbed a cab to the Peak Tram. We went up to the tower for the view. None of that was there when we rode the tram during our honeymoon in 1985! We decided to take a cab back to the Ocean Terminal where our ship was which would be faster and easier. We were back in time for dinner. We said out good-byes to the other couple who sat with us, then went back to the tailors for a fitting. Bonnie's suit looks great. I'm pretty sure I'm going to be happy with my slacks. Very fine fabric. We walked around Ocean Terminal, in the mall there, then returned to our room to pack. We have the same 4 suitcases that we arrived with....that is after giving 2 boxes and a suitcase to friends to ship from Ft Lauderdale when they get home on April 26....but they are a LOT fuller! It will be interesting getting on the plane to Bangkok in 2 days. Our bags are outside the door ready to be picked up.

 

In the morning we'll take a taxi to the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel. We'll leave our bags there then go out for the day. We'll spend the following day in the park, and not sure what else. I don't know how often I'll be online after this, so am writing now to catch up with everything so far. We head to Bangkok on the 10th. We'll be there until we fly home on the 15th. This trip has gone by very fast, it's been wonderful.