Snippets of Hongkong Trip

First Day

My Red Alluring friend and I took Airport Express MTR from airport to Kowloon where we were staying. The ride was very speedy, 20 mins' ride.

Imagine arriving Jurong East in 20 mins instead of about 1 hour from Changi Airport on MRT.







The second pix shows the indication of how much the distance is left till our destination.








Our first lunch at dim sum restaurant.

The Chinese and young-looking waiter dun understand my order for Coke which my friend, Clement helped to convey in spoken English. He looked dumb-struck. Had to point to Coke in drinks fridge and write down on paper. So much trouble for just a simple order for Coke.

It makes me wonder if he knows English.

Mango Desserts.

Not recommended for lactose-intolerance people. They use a lot of condensed milk which is bound to make them go to toilet.





Many creative designs of boots on display. They are on sale - 40% discount off. Not a bad bargain.








Some more designs....









HarbourFront City.

After that, we went back to our hostel and instantly fell asleep on our bed. We were terribly tired and had a few hours' sleep.

Woke up and continued on with our trip to .........



Temple Street market. It was quite close to 11pm++ and most of the stalls have packed up.








My favourite photo. It looks like a playful and candid photo. Taken on MTR, way back to our hostel.








Second Day

Our breakfast. The stuff they cooked is deep-fried and too greasy. Oh, and I dun like greasy stuff.

I settled down for humble sandwiches while Alluring Red friend and Clement ate evil prawn sticks.





Took a tram up to Peak Tower. Foolishly bringing a lot of winter wear to Peak Tower, thinking that it would be doubly cold up at the hill.

Turned out that it was not very cold. Quite cooling.





Chocolate fondue for our post-lunch indulgence at Peak Tower, Haagen Dazs.

Dip balls of ice-cream, biscuits, cakes and fruits into chocolate or raspberry sauce.

The raspberry sauce is so sour.



Causeway Bay famous for shopping.









I think that it is Times Square, upmarket shopping mall with many international brands.











Look at what Red Alluring friend has done to my hair.

She weaved my hair into bird nest.












Third Day

Before we left our hostel for Hongkong Convention and Exhibition Centre, I searched for my MTR card all over my room but cannot find it.

Made enquires to MTR customer service officer about the card. He is not helpful and dun care to answer my enquiry. Ignored me. Pissed me off!!!



Nice and clean shot.












Inside Hongkong Convention and Exhibition Centre, there is cosplay exhibition or something, I think so. I saw many young people dressed up for cosplay.

I like her pink dress. It caught my attention.





Crowds celebrating Chrissie Eve on Nathan Road.









Glimpses of crowds.....









I thought that it is other countries' show played on the screen.

Then I realised that it is actually DJ spinning music inside the building under our noses. In front of us!

We are captured on the screen but we cannot see our faces. Hahaha.



I like the techno-feel on the screen.









The policemen look darn cool with their arms crossed. What a pity, the background is blurred.








They wear blue uniform for winter to keep them warm.

For summer, green uniform to keep them cool.







Stunning stars......









On way back to our hostel, had a short chat with Mr Police and took photos with him.

posted by Sleek Black @ 12/27/2005 12:25:00 AM