If Kuta in Bali felt like a culture shock at first, then Hong Kong felt like a culture A-bomb. After a day or two, I started to feel comfortable. If you've been to a few big cities (NYC, London, Paris, Rome, etc) then it's not too hard to get the hang of finding your way around yet another one. Like Sydney, I could see myself trying to live in Hong Kong. At the least, I would love to return and spend more time getting to know Hong Kong Island.
Highlights –
- experiencing the hostel life at Mirador Mansion
- riding the train system
- first view of the skyline on Hong Kong Island (day and night)
- hanging out and getting to know Adam
- shopping for the Asus laptop in The Golden Computer Center
- video arcades (specifically Dance Mania and Guitar Freaks)
- Symphony of Light show
- navigating the Mid-level Escalators
- riding the tram up Victoria Peak
- walking around my first giant Buddha sculpture and monastery
- lots of delicious food
Discoveries –
- I can wield a pair of chopsticks better than I previously thought!
- My standards for bathroom size are remarkably low as long as there is hot water.
Eating –
Chicken curry, sushi, duck, goose, chicken, fried rice, snacks from 7-11, Tsing Tao beer.
# of Nights Couchsuring –
0
Average Daily Cost (combined w/Macau) –
$65
Planning a trip? Go Backpacking uses and recommends:
- G Adventures for small group tours
- Skyscanner for researching flights
- Hostelworld for booking hostels
- Airbnb for renting rooms and homes
- Rail Europe for train passes
- World Nomads for travel insurance
How did you like the duck and goose? Ive not had goose but I find duck a bit greasy. Was it gamey or not? I dont know if farm raised ducks and geese have a game taste like wild duck and geese or not..
you need to add some quail and pidgeon to your list of edible fowl :)
How did you like the duck and goose? Ive not had goose but I find duck a bit greasy. Was it gamey or not? I dont know if farm raised ducks and geese have a game taste like wild duck and geese or not..
you need to add some quail and pidgeon to your list of edible fowl :)
dude! It looks like you have lost a ton of weight! Drink more beer! :razz: —–Karl from Dewey
I know…but mot of it was lost in 2007 before I left. Surprised me too!
dude! It looks like you have lost a ton of weight! Drink more beer! :razz: —–Karl from Dewey
I know…but mot of it was lost in 2007 before I left. Surprised me too!