Just Another Trip to Hong Kong

That sounds sooooooo jaded.

It was anything but a relaxing three days in HongKong with my gal pals.  I am traveling  with some EXTREMELY knowledgable shoppers (I would say they approach world-class status) so this amateur had fun hanging out with them.

I logged over 15 miles on  foot.  Carrying lots of shopping bags.

I have just a few things to share with you.  Most of my experiences in Hong Kong have to be kept secret, due to Christmas and Birthdays present purchasing my membership in the witness protection program.

I woke early--really early-- so I went up to Palm Court for the sail in...

Such calm waters.

We were in and docked before the rush hour began...

I never get tired of walking around Hong Kong...

Ada and I hit some shops, then went for dim sum.  A location was recommended by the manager of one of our super-secret shopping locations... Good thing the menu had some (repeat some) English descriptions...

We were the only occidentals in the place.

Western toilets always come with instructions.

The dim sum was exceptional.  I don't have much experience with dumplings, but Ada does, and she said this is a good as it gets.

One thing did give us a giggle.  The Chinese have a reputation for loving Bordeaux. Evidently it is THE status symbol of fine dining.  I pretended to take a selfie (we all know how ridiculous my selfie skills are) in order to catch the quite interesting (to us) sight of dim sum and Bordeaux at 11:30am.

 A few blocks away from the waterfront, but still along Nathan Road (one of the main drags), you run across a typical block of flats.

My veranda  by day...

And night...

Arts Festival month means Asian-Cute outdoor sculptures near the Ocean Terminal.

Even polar bears need dusting occasionally.

I hopped on the Star Ferry for the quick trip from Kowloon to Hong Kong Island for some more super secret shopping.  The view from the pedestrian walkway.  You can see Crystal Serenity just to the right of center on the Kowloon side of the harbor.

 Saturday meant a trip to Stanley Market for my favorite linen shops.
(Boy, does that ever sound really REALLY jaded).

Our cab ride leaving the Ocean Terminal Mall.

Pizza Hut delivers by scooter.

 Yes, our cab driver's name really was Tung Ming Wong.

Good to know that Hong Kong has the same wild boar problem that we have in Louisiana and Georgia.

At one point, I said, " Yep, I could live here...if I had a million dollars."  With that, Ada broke into one of my favorite songs.  "If I Had a Million Dollars" by Bare Naked Ladies.

Ah, travel gives you the best friends...and experiences.