Monthly Archives: September 2017
Hong Kong 2017 – Day 6
This was our last day in Hong Kong. I finally remembered to document the difference between the items we selected on the breakfast buffet. We had to check out of the hotel at 1pm, but our flight to Sydney wasn’t … Continue reading
Hong Kong 2017 – Day 5
Today we were tourists doing touristy things on Lantau Island. Many companies offer guided tours but we decided to roll our own adventure based on the sights/activities I read about in the Lonely Planet guidebook. Po Lin monastery and the … Continue reading
Hong Kong 2017 – Day 4
We started our day with a leisurely breakfast upstairs and debated what we should do for the day. Yvonne warned us Sunday would be very crowded. Despite that, we briefly considered going up to The Peak, however it started to … Continue reading
Hong Kong 2017 – Day 3
This morning we had a leisurely breakfast upstairs. Dad had avocado toast with a poached egg, Mom had smoked salmon (as always), but I went rogue and tried all the unusual dishes, including chicken bao (with mustard) and congee (a … Continue reading
Hong Kong 2017 – Day 2
A rather impressive thunderstorm woke me up early. The rain drops clattered against the window and there were several long rumbles of thunder. I’ve always thought thunder sounded different in Orlando and Chicago. In Orlando, it’s deep and rumbles and … Continue reading
Hong Kong 2017 – Day 1
Our first morning in Hong Kong dawned sunnily but with some ominous dark clouds on the horizon. After a fairly restful night’s sleep I felt pretty much on schedule. I decided to shake off the lethargy of sitting in one … Continue reading
Hong Kong 2017 – Day 0
Mom and Dad had access to a deluxe lounge in the airport before our flight to Hong Kong because of their business class tickets. They indulged in such wonders as buffet snacks, a full service kitchen, and free flowing champagne. … Continue reading