One Day More

Today the weather is warm and hazy. I think the pollution keeps the smog constantly over the city. We slept late and got to breakfast a little after 9 am. Afterwards we headed out to the street to find a suitcase. Got a beautiful blue hard sided bag with four wheels. It was cheap enough to try and see if I like that style. Meanwhile I can get all my new clothing purchases packed as well as all the gifts and things we have collected the past few weeks. We are allowed two carry-on pieces going out of Hong Kong. We are not allowed any free bags on our flight from JFK to home. You have to pay for the each checked bag so I will try to take my original bag as a carry on and see what happens.

Now that the essential shopping is done we took a taxi to Nathan Road and strolled along the expensive shops. It is like a bustling Fifth Avenue or Champs d’Elysee. Afterwards we went to the Harbor Center which is a large mall filled with more designer boutiques. Lunch was at a BLT Burger which is owned by one of the chi chi chefs and Jeff declared the burger “good.” I had a PBJ milkshake which was not only different, but delicious, and if you closed your eyes could imagine the sandwich of your childhood.

After an afternoon nap we set out once again to take a harbor cruise. We walked on the promenade and passed the “Avenue of the Stars” which resembles the Hollywood walk of stars. I saw tributes complete with handprints for Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. At the boat docks we boarded the AquaLuna which resembles a junk complete with red sails. Upstairs was a closed deck with rattan couches with big, comfy pillows. We were able to relax with a glass of wine and look at all the beautiful buildings lit up.

After the cruise we met Brian’s friends, Rie and Eddie, and took a cab to the Temple Street Night Market. This couple were good friends in Tokyo and recently moved to Hong Kong. We browsed the stalls and then had an interesting meal in a Chinese restaurant. We were the only non-Chinese and found the menu and ambience funny. Jeff and I had noodle bowls with meat/chicken. Brian had a rice bowl with chicken and Rie had a crab and rice bowl. Eddie had a chicken dish and ordered a frog dish which was weird looking. We had a few good laughs. Later we parted ways as the young folks felt the night was young and we were ready for bed.