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Jan 30, 2010 - Hong Kong

Friday, January 29, 2010 Before getting off in Hong Kong we had to have our temperatures taken before the Captain’s Reception yesterday. ... No one with a fever would be allowed to go into Hong Kong. ... Today we arrived in Hong Kong and assembled to get off the ship at 2:45 PM, but there was trouble connecting the landing ramp to Deck 7, so there was some delay. ... Once we got off the ship and up and down a very long ramp, we met Christina who led us to the bus for a short ride to Hong Kong Story Museum. ... It was a worthwhile excursion to get acquainted with the history and culture of Hong Kong. ...

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University At Sea

Jan 11, 2010 - CNY 2010

(Editor's Note: This entry also written by Maggie) Happy New Year! Chinese New Year that is! It's that time of year again where Lion Dances, Firecrackers, and the colour Red are in abundance here in Malaysia.(Editor's Note: This entry also written by Maggie) Happy New Year! Chinese New Year that is! It's that time of year again where Lion Dances, Firecrackers, and the colour Red are in abundance here in Malaysia....

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Steve and Maggie

Jan 5, 2010 - Hong Kong Last Day

Last day in Hong Kong and still so much I wanted to do. ... Also Hong Kong is so civilized for checking bags in early. ... All you have to do is go the subway station, up to 24 hours in advance, and check into your flight and check your bag in and done! So easy.Last day in Hong Kong and still so much I wanted to do. ... Also Hong Kong is so civilized for checking bags in early. ... All you have to do is go the subway station, up to 24 hours in advance, and check into your flight and check your bag in and done! So easy....

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Jan 4, 2010 - Hong Kong day 2

OK, so I started today with the most retarded move. The Buddha is on Lantau Island just next to Hong Kong. ... Took the MTR back to Hong Kong and got off at their version on Times Square. ... Definitely lots of lights and lots of shopping.OK, so I started today with the most retarded move. The Buddha is on Lantau Island just next to Hong Kong. ... Took the MTR back to Hong Kong and got off at their version on Times Square. ... Definitely lots of lights and lots of shopping....

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Jan 3, 2010 - My longest day in Hong Kong

So my day started at 2am Hong Kong time when I woke up on the fight and couldn't go a back to sleep! But all in all the flight went well. ... The views of Hong Kong, the harbour and Kowloon were amazing. ... The interesting thing about Hong Kong is that right next to this fancy hotel will be really old dumpy dirty buildings. ... I went to the Hong Kong History Museum which I probably would have enjoyed more except by now it was 4pm and I was really starting to fade. ...

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Jan 2, 2010 - Cake!

There’s no queue but it’s too early so we sit outside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre across the road for a while and chat. ... HKD$10 each (80p) got us in – bargain! However, Hong Kong’s space race isn’t that much compared to the USA so it’s a small museum but interesting nonetheless. ... However, the station is vast and like much of Hong Kong’s MTR it’s like having another city underneath. ...

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Jan 1, 2010 - Happy New Year

Again, another lazy morning recovering from New Year’s Eve and we eventually surface at 12pm. We potter in the room until about 1pm and then make our way to the Peninsula Hotel for afternoon tea but the queue is massive so we decide to go to Hong Kong Park in Central instead on a recommendation. ... Hong Kong is reflexology obsessed and if you felt pain walking in socks on the pebbles then the recommendation was that you sought a doctor. ... We both gave this a go and hobbled around while the locals all took it in their stride.Again, another lazy morning recovering from New Year’s Eve and we eventually surface at 12pm. We potter in the room until about 1pm and then make our way to the Peninsula Hotel for afternoon tea but the queue is massive so we decide to go to Hong Kong Park in Central instead on a recommendation. ... Hong Kong is reflexology obsessed and if you felt pain walking in socks on the pebbles then the recommendation was that you sought a doctor. ... We both gave this a go and hobbled around while the locals all took it in their stride....

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Dec 31, 2009 - New Year's Eve

Up at a normal late time and we make our way to Wan Chai which is the next district over from Causeway Bay. We make our way over to Kowloon and back to the Avenue of Stars area as we have chosen that area of Hong Kong to watch the New Years Eve fireworks. ... There’s also a massive mall so we have a late lunch there and Ian disappears for chocolate but comes back with Jellybeans, apparently no chocolate anywhere.Up at a normal late time and we make our way to Wan Chai which is the next district over from Causeway Bay. We make our way over to Kowloon and back to the Avenue of Stars area as we have chosen that area of Hong Kong to watch the New Years Eve fireworks. ... There’s also a massive mall so we have a late lunch there and Ian disappears for chocolate but comes back with Jellybeans, apparently no chocolate anywhere....

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Dec 30, 2009 - Back to Hong Kong Than Bangkok

We departed Bali and returned to Hong Kong on the 28th. ... The transport from the airport is one of the cheap things about Hong Kong, so having been that way before we proceeded to the bus with no hassle. ... They did calm down the health check.We departed Bali and returned to Hong Kong on the 28th. ... The transport from the airport is one of the cheap things about Hong Kong, so having been that way before we proceeded to the bus with no hassle. ... They did calm down the health check....

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Dec 30, 2009 - A Symphony of Lights

I wake up when the alarm goes at 7. The Avenue of Stars is a long promenade that has famous Chinese/Hong Kong actors handprints etc. ... When it’s dark the view from the AoS towards Hong Kong Island is amazing. ... All the buildings are lit up and we just sit and watch it all for about 2 hours and watch everyone wander by.I wake up when the alarm goes at 7. The Avenue of Stars is a long promenade that has famous Chinese/Hong Kong actors handprints etc. ... When it’s dark the view from the AoS towards Hong Kong Island is amazing. ... All the buildings are lit up and we just sit and watch it all for about 2 hours and watch everyone wander by....

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Dec 29, 2009 - The Octopus

We wake up thinking it’s earlier than it is and on this basis snuggle back down and go to sleep.We wake up thinking it’s earlier than it is and on this basis snuggle back down and go to sleep....

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Dec 28, 2009 - Hello Hong Kong

By the time we get to Hong Kong I’m exhausted. ... The bus driver is on time and we set off for Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island. ... We’re surprised at just how mountainous/hilly Hong Kong is. ... It takes about 40mins to reach our stop and with relative ease we find our hostel, the Hong Kong Hostel, formally known as Wang Fat hostel. ...

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