Our time in Hong Kong
Trip Start
Apr 16, 2008
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Trip End
Aug 11, 2008
Hong Kong,
China
Monday, April 21, 2008
Sun 20th: Went to Disney Land Hong Kong today and had an awesome day and lots of fun. Seems smaller than America ride wise, but watched the parade, Lion King show- which was fab, Hi School Musical show and went on Space mountain - took pics of ourselves while on there too, Buz Lighter Astro Blast, Orbitron and Jungle river cruise. On arriving back in Mong kok we power walked the 3-4 miles in an attempt to see the fireworks in the Harbor we thought we read were on at 8.30... got sore feet... and didn't see any fireworks, lol. Went to a local Chinese cafe on the way back for dinner, Christina: and i had proper local diner of fish balls with noodles in soup, not bad, and Sam had a lovely Chinese chicken curry + rice.
Mon 21st: We went back to Lantau Island today, took the bus to see the Bug Buddha, and the cable car ride up over the peaks - breathtaking views of Lantau Island and Hong Kong - check out our pics when we upload them!
Tues 22nd: We had an amazing time today :-) made an early start, got the MTR to Hong Kong Island, then the local bus to the south of the Island where we went to Stanley Market, a lovely big market selling all sorts including beautiful jewelery Christina: i bought a bracelet and Sam a lovely canvas of part of Hong Kong. We then caught the bus up to Repulse Bay - a beautiful beach - for our 1st bit of sunbathing and paddling ( for Christina) or swimming (for Sam). After a shower we caught another bus to a spectacular and rather grand floating restaurant (see the pics when i manage to upload them, having a few probs at mo tho), we had delicious Dim Sum ( Chinese 'tapas') of barbecued pork, roasted duck meat with honey, steamed jumbo shrimp dumpling, steamed pork dumpling with crab roe, spring roll with shrimp and garlic and jasmine tea... and of course rice. Before getting the taxi ferry back to the harbor, on our little exploration we stumbled across the fish 'holding' area... all the caught fish, live and in tanks, waiting to be someones dinner... very fresh! Christina: tho i jumped back rather quickly when the 'fish keeper guy' got a crab out and lunged towards me with it - Sam wasn't quite so frightened and braved a 2kg one. On getting the ferry back to land we returned to our hostel with a chocolate stop en route to find our washing done, dried and folded all back neatly in our room just like living with mum, lol.
We fly to Bangkok tomorrow, so by from us in Hong Kong... XxX
Comments
tuesday 22nd april
hi both.Just read your last entries.Sounds as though you are having an ammazing time so far.Cant wait to see your next batch of photos. How is the tans coming along ,either of you been fried yet? dont be complaisant being in the sun so mutch.
Finally had my worksurfaces delivered a day late.You can immagine what my bloodpressure was being kept hanging around all day and they then didnt arrive.
Nothing to report here.Big B day tomorrow.Probably going out for a meal with three not bad looking boys.Will miss the fourth one and the little lady though but have a drink for me. Boys school been on t.v. 8 teachers being made redundant and a pile of the kids went on strike in support of them.Got out of hand and the police and a riot van was called.Our boys not included but Grant had dads nylon rain jacket ripped in the commotion and was upset about it.Hope the kids did'nt get into too much trouble over trying to support them in doing what they thought was right.Anyway rugby training taxi calling.Dad has the swimming taxi tonight.Your car resting in the garrage.
Hong Kong
Wow, sounds fantastic so far. Can't wait to see all the pics. Will try to set up face book and upload some of Jacks photos for you. He took 243!! but I won't put them all on. One of the most amazing sites was when we stayed in the Animal Kingdom Lodge and woke up in the morning to see a Giraffe, Zebra and Water Buffallow outside our balcony! Have a good journey and stay safe. LOL Mum xxx
Hi Sam and Christina
hi sam and christina i hope you are having a good time i know i did in america you will love it.
back to school for me uuu! come on have a good time
lots of love jack
Re: tuesday 22nd april
* HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUM* HOPE YOU HAVE A NICE DAY. LOVE YOU LOTS :-)
Yea , we've had such a good time in Hong Kong... time to move on to Bangkok now where the temperatures in upper 30's! 3 hr flight, leave H.K 15.50 arrive Bangkok 17.30 (1hr time diff so no jet lag). Jo's been intouch on face book so still on the cards to meet with her + Kate out there :-) im having problems gusing this computer to get my photo's on ( and instructions in Chinese , lol) but will get them on asap, got some cracking ones. Not got sun burned... we're good children. What's work surfaces like? colour ect? That's mad about the kids striking, hehe!
Thanks to dad for cleaning my car, i do appreciate it!
Enjoy ur meal tonight mum, love u loads XxX
auntiefiona
This is such a great idea and well done for keeping it all so up to date. Very jealous of your wonderful sounding trip! Have a safe journey to Bankok and looking forward to reading about your adventures there. HK sounded like fun - didn't know there was Disney there - will have to visit one day. (find me a millionaire to take me will you?!!) Lotsa luv, Fiona.xx
Re: Re: tuesday 22nd april
Had a great meal.Went to the harvester in pontypool.Teachers on strike tomorrow (thurs) so mattie sleeping over to watch the footy on sky with kieran. Had a bday call of aunty Myra tonight and she was asking about you.I said I would get dad to e.mail your blog to her.Dad started his diabetes course today which he seemed to enjoy.I am working tomorrow Sat and Sun all 12hrs so dont know when I will leave the next message.Hopefully by then you will have your photos on the blog Love to you both. mam x x
Re: Hi Sam and Christina
Hey Jack,
glad you had a great time in America. We're in Thailand now and having an amazing time. See you when we get back in august :) love you to bits. Love Sam xxx
Photos
It's great to see all your photos and love the ones of you at Disney. Jack has one of him with the Disney characters so you'll be able to compare, tee hee!! Took the netballers to a tournament yesterday and we came 1st so now we're through to the Kent finals-OMG. They are at the end of May so will keep you posted. Enjoy Bankok. Lots of love Mum xxxx
friday 25 april
Hi both .Just been looking at you photos. The wind was certainly whisteling through sams hair on the ride!He didnt look too sure about the crab though.
No news of home.Rang me to change yet another shift so I am working tonight.Got some carpet samples for Uncle Andrews and having it measured tomorrow.Hope Bangkok is as good as you found hong- kong.Have you met up with dippy Joe yet?
Off to get ready for work, I,ve had to listen to strum along with Kieran while I've sat at the computer.There is only so much a mum can take.
Look forward to having your next update. Mam.x x
Hey..x
Hey Sam & Christina!
It looks like you are having a fantastic time! Glad you are both enjoying yourself!
Nan sends her love to you both & says keep safe..Bless her
Not a lot is going on here apart from the ususal. Went to Corn the other night for the Camborne college party was great fun but dad was pleased to hear i was home & safe haha
Me & Finlay are just friends now so again dad is pleased haha! Other than that not a lot
Lindsay sends her love & so does everyone else
All missing you both but glad to hear you are having a great time. Love you lots
Ninja =D xxxxxxx