Dainty Diva
Monday, May 25, 2009
BACK FROM HONG KONG
5 Days passed very fast and I am back from Hong Kong. On the 1st day when we arrived in Hong Kong, we were transferred by WINS travel to our hotel – Dorsett Seaview Hotel. A typical 3 star hotel, with standard room facilities and limited walking space in the room as the room is quite small. Nevertheless, the hotel location is near to the Yau Ma Tei MTR, food area, 7-11, Jade Street and Temple Street. As the hotel is under renovation / maintenance, it is a bit noisy from 10am to late evening. But it doesn’t affect us much as we slept late at night and woke up early the next day. Went to Avenue of Stars after a late lunch and headed to Ladies Market with Ashley and Gavyn in the evening. Francis, Kenneth and Yong Yeow went to Temple Street instead.
On the 2nd day, we had our 1st Dim Sum breakfast before heading Macau. The ferry trip roughly took 45mins and when we arrived to Macau ferry terminal, we were being pestered by a man introducing his tour with coach service. He was super duper persistence. But we didn’t take up his tour and took the free shutter bus to the hotel cum casino instead. Macau is like an Asian Las Vegas with lots of hotels and casinos. The 6 of us split out based on our agenda. For Yong Yeow, his aim is to visit the casinos and gamble and meet up with his friend who works in one of the casino. For Ashley and Gavyn, their motive is to shop. For Francis, Kenneth and I, we aim to cover the attractions in Macau. But then we failed to cover all within 1 day, so I swear I am going back again in future. *For guys, there are a lot of entertainments for you there.* The Portuguese egg tart and Po Luo Bao are extremely nice too.
Had Dim Sum breakfast on the 3rd day and set off to Ocean Park. It is a very educating amusement park indeed. Sat on the cable car to the another side of the park and I suspect that my height phobia is getting worse. Watched the sea lions and dolphins’ show, visited the sea aquarium and saw the pandas. Our next destination is The Peak and Madam Tussauds. Guessed that we were too exhausted and shagged that we didn’t really enjoy our second half of the day.
We intended to head to Ngong Ping 360 for the cable car to the Great Buddha on the 4th day. But the bad weather stopped us and lured us to shop in the shopping centres near Tung Chung Station. Finally tasted the feeling of 买东西,吃东西. There are many sport apparel and branded good shops. Some are quite cheap and most people (be it male or female) wouldn’t resist the temptation to shop. It was a day when our money (the amount we brought) was squeezed dry.
On the 5th day cum the last day, we woke up quite late (around 11am). Packed our luggage and bag before breakfast cum lunch. Headed to the Hong Kong airport where food are sold minimum of S$10 (even a Burger King Meal) and Home Sweet Home.
I like the weather in Hong Kong although it rained on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd night and 4th and 5th day. And I hate the Singapore weather – hot and humid. I like the food in Hong Kong although I didn’t have much of my favourite – spicy and hot chili. Nonetheless, I shopped a lot there and feared that my luggage will be overweight (please bear in mind that I brought quite a big luggage). Watched Marley and Me on the way to Hong Kong on the CX plane but I am extremely disappointed that I wouldn’t finish watching The Reader on the way back to Singapore as there were some technical errors to our video. And we finally understand why Cathay Pacific won the airline of the year, it is because the air steward and stewardess are so professional that they will keep asking you if you need any beverages (including wines, coffee and English tea).
Photos will be uploaded after I have received from everyone. Yea, I am given the task to compile photos. Ha ha. Stay tuned.
SUSHI AND MOVIE
Finally I had the Sakae sushi buffet on Monday (2 days before the Hong Kong trip). I am simply thankful that I am a student as I am able to save money to pay student price on the buffet. Watched Angels and Demons with Gary and I personally prefer Da Vinci Code. Aiming to watch Night in the Museum 2.
