Hong Kong Day 2
Merry Christmas!
Instead of going to a church, took the MTR to Wong Dai Sin Temple. Very crowded it being the eve of the full-moon. Drew a good lot for my fortune in 2005. Hope it comes true. *smile*
Took the MTR again down to Hong Kong Island. Walked to Lam Gwai Fong. Nice and empty place given it was still early in the day. Very small place crowded with lotsa pubs and restaurants.
Bought some interesting novelty items before making our way over to the Tram Station.
Wow... Long queue for the tram up to the Peak snaked for some 300 m. Bought some really expensive 'packaged' tix to 'cut queue'. Thank goodness I didn'e go to Madam Tussard's while I was in London.
View from the Peak wasn't too good either with the bad haze but it cleared slightly at dusk.
Was again disappointed by the (same) fireworks but got some pretty photos.
Did some serious damage to my wallet today but was prepared to do more damage at Temple Street after offloading our wares back at the hotel in Kowloon.
Were you a better person today than yesterday?
Will you be a better person tomorrow than today?
Saturday, December 25, 2004
Friday, December 24, 2004
Hong Kong Day 1
It's Christmas Eve!
Reached the hotel around noon. Got a fantastic room overlooking the main street but high enough to be away from the noise of the traffic. Room is large and spacious. Lovely!
Walked to a small temple which Temple Street is named after. Small and 'cozy'.
Had lunch at Mido Cafe which serves great french toast. Huge plate of fat char siew noodles but noodles were too good to describe. HK egg noodles are the best!
Walked southwards past Kowloon Park and onwards to the Avenue of Stars. Great view of Hong Kong Island and the high-rise buildings despite the bad haze.
Crowds starting coming in for the fireworks display at 8pm. Decided to get on a cruise to enjoy the fireworks without having to squeeze with the crowds.
The high-rise buildings on both sides of the harbour were so lovely decorated with lights. All pictures of Santa, presents and Christmas trees. Some were even animated!
Fireworks was kinda disappointing - small sporadic ones - compared to the huge ones that I'm used to seeing in Singapore.
Took all of 3 hours to get back to hotel walking with the crowds. Phew!
It's Christmas Eve!
Reached the hotel around noon. Got a fantastic room overlooking the main street but high enough to be away from the noise of the traffic. Room is large and spacious. Lovely!
Walked to a small temple which Temple Street is named after. Small and 'cozy'.
Had lunch at Mido Cafe which serves great french toast. Huge plate of fat char siew noodles but noodles were too good to describe. HK egg noodles are the best!
Walked southwards past Kowloon Park and onwards to the Avenue of Stars. Great view of Hong Kong Island and the high-rise buildings despite the bad haze.
Crowds starting coming in for the fireworks display at 8pm. Decided to get on a cruise to enjoy the fireworks without having to squeeze with the crowds.
The high-rise buildings on both sides of the harbour were so lovely decorated with lights. All pictures of Santa, presents and Christmas trees. Some were even animated!
Fireworks was kinda disappointing - small sporadic ones - compared to the huge ones that I'm used to seeing in Singapore.
Took all of 3 hours to get back to hotel walking with the crowds. Phew!
Hong Kong, Here I Come
3 am - Dad woke up. I had just finished my 3 hour TV marathon of Charmed, The Amazing Race and The Bachelor. Timing was just right.
3.10 am - Alps called to say he's on his way over. Time to wash up & brush teeth.
3.20 am - Laptop just finished downloading Season 5 Episode 8 of Gilmore Girls. Yeh. Perfect timing. Finished my washing up and change into fresh clothes.
3.35 am - Gets into Alps' car to go Terminal 1.
4 am - Reaches Terminal 1 but UA counter not open yet. However, there is already a long queue... And so many security checks, coz it's actually a flight going SIN-HK-CHG-PHI
4.35 am - Got asked by security if we're husband and wife. Was awfully insulted. Although I think my dad might feel pretty good... if he knew what was being said.
5 am - Charmed by the lure of 'Free Internet' enroute to McDonald's. Think Dad is hungry. Better go and feed him. Tata.
3 am - Dad woke up. I had just finished my 3 hour TV marathon of Charmed, The Amazing Race and The Bachelor. Timing was just right.
3.10 am - Alps called to say he's on his way over. Time to wash up & brush teeth.
3.20 am - Laptop just finished downloading Season 5 Episode 8 of Gilmore Girls. Yeh. Perfect timing. Finished my washing up and change into fresh clothes.
3.35 am - Gets into Alps' car to go Terminal 1.
4 am - Reaches Terminal 1 but UA counter not open yet. However, there is already a long queue... And so many security checks, coz it's actually a flight going SIN-HK-CHG-PHI
4.35 am - Got asked by security if we're husband and wife. Was awfully insulted. Although I think my dad might feel pretty good... if he knew what was being said.
5 am - Charmed by the lure of 'Free Internet' enroute to McDonald's. Think Dad is hungry. Better go and feed him. Tata.
Monday, December 13, 2004
Classroom Management Course Day 1
Man, the MRT is really crowded in the morning. And doubtful I can reach Orchard from Clementi in 30 minutes. Got off the train at Queenstown and waited for the cab. But no cab was in sight. Luckily, saw 111 and the bus driver waited while I ran to the bus-stop from the taxi-stand.
Reached Orchard Emerald with 3 minutes to spare. But walking to Cuppage took a while and I was 'mildly late', coz I wasn't the latest. *grin*
Met up with Yux after the course ended for the day and brought him to Glutton Square to try the Fried Oyster and Satay. It drizzled for a while and it was quite interesting holding up an umbrella to protect the food.
Pity I didn't have a camera at hand to photograph the many other people holding up umbrellas while munching on their chicken rice, etc.
Man, the MRT is really crowded in the morning. And doubtful I can reach Orchard from Clementi in 30 minutes. Got off the train at Queenstown and waited for the cab. But no cab was in sight. Luckily, saw 111 and the bus driver waited while I ran to the bus-stop from the taxi-stand.
Reached Orchard Emerald with 3 minutes to spare. But walking to Cuppage took a while and I was 'mildly late', coz I wasn't the latest. *grin*
Met up with Yux after the course ended for the day and brought him to Glutton Square to try the Fried Oyster and Satay. It drizzled for a while and it was quite interesting holding up an umbrella to protect the food.
Pity I didn't have a camera at hand to photograph the many other people holding up umbrellas while munching on their chicken rice, etc.
Sunday, December 12, 2004
Wednesday, December 01, 2004
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