After a somewhat arduous journey, including our fourth and final sleeper train, we arrived in Hong Kong a little dishevelled; well I was anyway. What’s more, after the a excitement of eventually re-connecting with my Facebook world, my blummin wifi would not work. Hey ho, it was the groups last night and I did everything in my power to perk up – it didn’t work! It’s strange how you live in people’s pockets for three weeks and when it comes to saying goodbye and you just feel a little bit flat?
Anyway a few of my Hong Kong boxes were ticked on our last group night; seeing the wondrous sight of the skyline by evening (it blew the socks off Shanghai), the harbour musical light show and the night market… and who knew what day two would bring?
It brought shopping, lots of shopping – well, when in Hong Kong (or Kowloon)! It also brought lots of drinking; surprise surprise! I must admit I am not totally sure how much money my glass of Rioja was, but it was worth every Hong Kong dollar – the first decent glass since Newcastle. Btw I’m so pleased we traversed the travellators before the vino 😉
Needless to say I was feeling a little jaded on Sunday, but by about two o’clock I’d pulled through and had a lovely walk down Nathan Road and boarded the Star Ferry to Hong Kong island heading towards the peak (the highest viewing platform on the island). I had been warned that the queues would be huge, but they didn’t look too bad, that was until I turned the corner and saw the proper queue. An hour later I was climbing up the peak (in the tram!) at a 45 degree angle, now that was pretty spectacular in itself, lo and behold the views. With my slight wait I arrived at the perfect time; I got to see the skyline in daytime and also as the evening took hold. Lovely, lovely!
A lovely little jaunt home, via some of the splendid buildings and I was a happy bunny. Alarm set, next destination Bangkok.
House of Wendy travels... 