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The Hong Kong Dream

Coffeecat
2005-12-24 22:27:26

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smile approaching a giggle took over my face as soon as I heard the female operatic voice. The high pitched nasal sound might be considered a whine by some, although it was very genuine and did evoke many emotions. When the man began to sing, he sounded as though he was laughing at her as well. It was such a great sound together and I found myself joining in and clapping with the crowds...between a few light snnoozes still!

My next adventure was to take one of the street trams to various locations downtown. I squeezed my way on and had a great view of the passing shopping crowds beneath me. I jumped off at the Happy Valley racecourse and stopped to watch an ex-pat rugby game in the center. There certainly is an advantage to it not being horse racing season as I was able to enjoy different sights! Although I'm still set on a Kiwi rugby player, an ex-pat player might lead a more exciting life. Hhhhhhmmmmmmm, will take any applications that come my way.

I found a place that became my local internet and coffee shop and

The quickest and most scenic way between Kowloon and downtown
even had a few light meals there. I didn't really know what I was eating all the time, but the staff seemed so nice that I just took their advice. It was situated on a road that housed some of the most difficult sights I have seen on my trip sofar. Owning a cute little dog is a fashion accessory for many people in Hong Kong. Apart from my cafe, every shop on the road seemed to have cages in the window filled with dogs of all shapes and sizes. They were all extremely clean and seemed well cared for, but I found it heart breaking to see a full grown husky in a cage most suited for a rabbit. It scared me a bit when my cousin reminded me to be careful of what I eat-though THAT was clearly out of the question!

Another day I followed a suggested walking tour through the dried seafood area. Everything possible was dried and sitting in a basket for a chinese medicine doctor or housewife to examine and buy. I also walked past Man Mo Temple, a very interesting sight inside as they had hundreds of incense coils burning. Some that hung from

the ceiling were the size of me! On this walk I even went up the longest esculator in the world. Not exactly something I've ever stived to complete, but with the hills in the Hong Kong center it was certainly appreciated! One of the things that hit me as I walked past the many different shops trying to intice me into buying everything possible, was that I've actually seen all this stuff before. It's easy to forget that as there is a Chinatown in most big cities, the slippers and fans, chopsticks and purses are a familiar sight to many. It didn't stop me from buying a few gifts and mementos for me though!

One of my best purchases was a zoom/wide angle lense and some rechargable batteries to add to my new camera bought at the airport. I'm now back to taking way too many photos and experimenting with all the options. But if I enjoy it what the hell eh? Everything to help me remember this amazing trip. And an amazing place Hong Kong has been, I absolutely adore this city. I hope to return one day in order to see the beaches and Buddas that surround the city.

And I now know that China is somewhere that I want to explore too. It's colourful and entertaining and worth each day spent.

Off to another big city for another big culture shock. Tokyo is followed by a trip down to Kyoto for a couple of weeks. Hope all is well with everybody and thank you for the belated birthday wishes!!

Fiona