Well, we have finally made it to another country. Arrived in Hong Kong late last night, caught express train into the city and shuttle bus to our very flash hotel. Got to bed late, after midnight local time, but everyone found it fairly hard to get to sleep. Woke up early this morning (5.30 or so) and managed to stay in bed another half an hour, and then Danae and I got up to go and have a look around. Over 30 degrees already, very muggy. We saw the local playground, where all the older people were doing Tai Chi, playing ping pong, and walking their impeccably groomed little dogs. Also saw several people selling goldfish in plastic bags on the pavement, and a flower market. The fruit and vege market a couple of blocks away was already packed up for the day.
Kids now having a swim before midday hotel kick-out time, and then we are off to visit the big Buddha on the hill.
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| 4 movies in 11 hours ..... |
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| View from our hotel window |
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| Danae at flower market, 6.30 am |
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| Goldfish |
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| Too late for most of the fruit and vege market |
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| Is that a durian fruit?? |
Hi Wales Family. We are all very excited to read your first blog from the other side of the world! It sounds like lots of fun and we look forward to hear lots more. It is 11 degrees and raining here. From Room 5
ReplyDeleteMiss you all already, great to see the photos. Don't know the fruit but the kid looks familiar! Take care, Love the Neubys.
ReplyDeletegreat site, we will enjoy your activities
ReplyDeletegive our greetings to Naxos and watch out for the protest
Love and have fun
Sue & Rick
Hi Walespod
ReplyDeleteIsn't it like Roxburgh?
It is durian.
best wishes
Looks great - so pleased you have arrived safely!! Great to hear you saw the flower markets!!!
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