Final Thoughts: Hong Kong

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

Last Updated on March 15th, 2008