Jun 26, 2010 - First Day in Hong Kong

Now I will talk about the wonderful city/island of Hong Kong but also a very wet city. ... Our plane for Hong Kong was scheduled to leave at 3:00 PM. ... We landed in Hong Kong around 7:00 and had to take a high speed train to downtown Hong Kong and from there we tried to get a taxi but since it was raining that was hard to find and was going to be a long wait. ... Then Piet decided that maybe we should take the metro to the nearest street that he remember from past time in Hong Kong. ... Instead of finding at taxi we walked around to get on a small double decker tram that drives around Hong Kong island. ...

Jun 24, 2010 - Airline Review (WAS-ORD-NRT-HKG)

AMERICAN AIRLINES Our experience with American Airlines ground staff ranged from poor to good depending on which staff was helping us. We were able to sleep on and of throughout the flights to Hong Kong but since the seats were not the most comfortable, I did not sleep for more than 2 hours at a stretch. ... JAPAN AIRLINES From Narita to Hong Kong, we flew Japan Airlines. ... The flight attendants were exceptionally attentive to passengers.AMERICAN AIRLINES Our experience with American Airlines ground staff ranged from poor to good depending on which staff was helping us. We were able to sleep on and of throughout the flights to Hong Kong but since the seats were not the most comfortable, I did not sleep for more than 2 hours at a stretch. ... JAPAN AIRLINES From Narita to Hong Kong, we flew Japan Airlines. ... The flight attendants were exceptionally attentive to passengers....

Jun 3, 2010 - 10 000 Buddhas (Ben's impressions)

The Monastery of 10000 Buddha.The Monastery of 10000 Buddha....

Jun 1, 2010 - The Van Thiel's at Disney

DISNEYLAND HONG KONG Who would guess the All-American attraction is here on the opposite side of the world? Going to resort worlds like this is not our usual routine, but it was just too handy and the price not bad, so we decided to try it once (and Simon really, really wanted to go). ... We did get completely caught up in the spirit of the day as we entered with all the other happy tourists.DISNEYLAND HONG KONG Who would guess the All-American attraction is here on the opposite side of the world? Going to resort worlds like this is not our usual routine, but it was just too handy and the price not bad, so we decided to try it once (and Simon really, really wanted to go). ... We did get completely caught up in the spirit of the day as we entered with all the other happy tourists....

May 31, 2010 - Lydia's thoughts

Some bartering stores here in Hong Kong have prices marked: at about triple the rate as far as we can tell. ... Where are all the people? In Hong Kong we are surrounded by endless highrises. ... Dim Sum? Won Tons? The guide book called Hong Kong the home of cart style dim sum, but this is not something the locals do anymore. ... Simon and I (Lydia) watch a show on street foods around the world and they had implied that the snack and lunch of choice in Hong Kong is wontons. ... Too much fear of infection, or proper approach? When the SARS epidemic hit, Hong Kong suffered both illness and financially. ...

May 28, 2010 - More days, more sights

Well a few more days of sights. We went to the Hong Kong Museum which focused on the history of Hong Kong. ... All in all Hong Kong is a happening ...

May 28, 2010 - THE BIG BUDDHA: its big, really big.

Today we went to the Big Buddha.Today we went to the Big Buddha....

May 27, 2010 - Hong Kong Has UK Plug Sockets

We awoke early the next morning to hear a Chinese woman singing her heart out down from us in one of the compartments - Chazza and I were not impressed! But the entire group had actually slept really well, we're definitely used to the night trains now, and probably the squatters toilets too. Hong Kong was very hot and humid, a lot hotter than Yangshuo and we were very grateful to reach the air conditioned hotel reception. ... This time I was sharing with Jen, the room was wonderful with a good view and there was a hairdryer in the bathroom! So we had some free time and showered ready to go our for lunch.We awoke early the next morning to hear a Chinese woman singing her heart out down from us in one of the compartments - Chazza and I were not impressed! But the entire group had actually slept really well, we're definitely used to the night trains now, and probably the squatters toilets too. Hong Kong was very hot and humid, a lot hotter than Yangshuo and we were very grateful to reach the air conditioned hotel reception. ... This time I was sharing with Jen, the room was wonderful with a good view and there was a hairdryer in the bathroom! So we had some free time and showered ready to go our for lunch....