Saturday, July 17, 2010

A VERY Hot Summer Holiday

I spent 8 hot, summer days in Hong Kong and went to the nearby islands as well. My best memories were of the food. heehee. Didnt have cash to blow off, so despite branded stuff being on sale... all i bought back was unbranded stuff. erm, except h&m, but that dont really count.

Hongkong people have a faster stride than Singaporeans. I can feel it when we are walking amongst them in train stations. I feel that they have really good service attitude as well.


Some highlights of the trip

1- Mido cafe. I cant get over how goood the fresh toast tasted.


2) Disneyland was so small that we could cover everything in one day with time to spare. Good planning with the fast pass. hurhurhurhur. A ride in Mad Hatter's Tea Cups always managed to make feel like a kid. Fun :)


3) Even though the waffles look cheesy or erm, mousy... it really tasted very good. I wolfed down mickey in about 4 bites.




4) We were at Macau's highest point. Floors were made of glass, so you get a morbid feeling of free falling. at first, anyway.
The architecture of Macau is simply gorgeous thanks to the Portugese influence.




5) We are on our way via the cable ride, to see the Buddha at Nongpong Village/Lantau Island.

It was so tiring just looking at the hundreds of steps... And I didnt buy anything at Citygate outlet malls. I am just too budget for those branded stuff (even after discount)!


6) We made it to the Victoria's Peak. One of the world's most expensive address. Yup, I can see why.

7) The view outside the Star Ferry (A tourist attraction in itself).


Same piece of land, at different time of the day...

7) Ocean Park is more suitable for adults like us! But it gets damm tiring and there is little seats for you to rest your legs unlike disney. But it is a beautiful place still.

had a taste of what a hot air balloon ride is all about. While queueing, our queue was cut by a China couple. They were so disgusting to try to cut about 30 people in front of them.
Luckily they nvr made it cause apparently their tour group is leaving before they are anywhere next in line to the ride. There really is no use arguing with them. Most people would rather let them cut queue than waste their breathe on them.





8) Caught in a tourist trap at Shenzhen thanks to a security guard. Guess i subconsciously tend to trust people in uniform. Saw people spitting loudly and openly at public places. it was so annoying.
The original intention is to sightsee at Windows of The World outdoor park and then continue to shop at Lo Hu. But as I felt so sad at being ripped off, I didnt had any mood to shop.
We only spent on food and transport at Shenzhen!Refused to contribute to their economy anymore!
The ice musuem was a relief from the heat...
This is me and the hercules statue.

9) Prefer HongKong after all the nearby islands which I had visited. I wouldn't hesitate to go there again!:) (but not shenzhen ever again).
I bought so much stuff that the paper-plastic carrier that I had tore! Luckily it only tore after I reach Spore.