I haven't really said much about what Christine and I have done here on our adventure so I will try to summarize our activities quickly (although that may be challenging). Each day seems to be overflowing with activities and although the trip is already flying by, it has been so great. The jet lag has not been too bad so we have been able to fully participate in everything. Here is a brief summary of our itinerary thus far:
- Out Friday night to the Peak Lounge - great place for a drink and ex-pat community ...it was hard to believe we were in HKG
- Saturday am - took the train into Shenczen, China for a day at the spa and shopping. As explained earlier...the spa was an experience. We ended up spending nearly 10 hours there. After a full body massage, pedicure and facial, we hit the Shenczen shopping mall which was so chaotic and took the wind right out of me but definitely worth the experience.
- Sunday am - the best brunch of french toast, chocolate and bananas EVER! then off to church for Easter Service. Met up with friends of Lynn's for lunch at Stanley Market. Have I mentioned how good the food is in Hong Kong - have yet to experience a bad meal. Love it!
- Sunday pm - wandered around Stanley market and then to the Peak above Hong Kong in the evening where you can see the harbour and downtown all lit up. To get to the peak, you take this crazy funicular tram that goes up the mountain at a 60 degree angle but the view is breathtaking a beautiful.
-Monday - after a morning of errands (China visas, hotel reservations, etc), we too
k the train to the outskirts of HKG and hiked this beautiful trail - "The Dragon's back" and ended up on Sheko Beach where we spent the afternoon. A most gorgeous day with a slight breeze, bright sun and low humidity - a perfect summer day! The picture is a view from the trail down to the beach. Stunning panaromas of the Pacific Ocean and the Hong Kong coastline.
It is now Tuesday morning and has just finished raining which is great because we have outdoor plans today. We are heading over to the Kowloon side of Hong Kong and exploring that neighbourhood.
I have been waking up like clockwork at 5:45 am so have been spending the time journalling, meditating, etc. It is nice to have a couple hours to me as a nice start to the day. It is difficult to explain Hong Kong but I think I may have fallen in love with the city. There is magic here.
- Out Friday night to the Peak Lounge - great place for a drink and ex-pat community ...it was hard to believe we were in HKG
- Saturday am - took the train into Shenczen, China for a day at the spa and shopping. As explained earlier...the spa was an experience. We ended up spending nearly 10 hours there. After a full body massage, pedicure and facial, we hit the Shenczen shopping mall which was so chaotic and took the wind right out of me but definitely worth the experience.
- Sunday am - the best brunch of french toast, chocolate and bananas EVER! then off to church for Easter Service. Met up with friends of Lynn's for lunch at Stanley Market. Have I mentioned how good the food is in Hong Kong - have yet to experience a bad meal. Love it!
- Sunday pm - wandered around Stanley market and then to the Peak above Hong Kong in the evening where you can see the harbour and downtown all lit up. To get to the peak, you take this crazy funicular tram that goes up the mountain at a 60 degree angle but the view is breathtaking a beautiful.
-Monday - after a morning of errands (China visas, hotel reservations, etc), we too
k the train to the outskirts of HKG and hiked this beautiful trail - "The Dragon's back" and ended up on Sheko Beach where we spent the afternoon. A most gorgeous day with a slight breeze, bright sun and low humidity - a perfect summer day! The picture is a view from the trail down to the beach. Stunning panaromas of the Pacific Ocean and the Hong Kong coastline.It is now Tuesday morning and has just finished raining which is great because we have outdoor plans today. We are heading over to the Kowloon side of Hong Kong and exploring that neighbourhood.
I have been waking up like clockwork at 5:45 am so have been spending the time journalling, meditating, etc. It is nice to have a couple hours to me as a nice start to the day. It is difficult to explain Hong Kong but I think I may have fallen in love with the city. There is magic here.
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