::+ Hong Kong 16-19 June 2005 - Adventures of Best Friends Ping & Xian +::
On 16th June 2005 (Thurs), two best friends, Yueping & Lixian, who've known each other for almost 14 yrs embarked on their very first holiday abroad together - Destination: Hong Kong.
Day One (16th June, Thur)
Departed from Singapore @ 8.05am on board Cathay Pacific 310, reaching Hong Kong @ 11:20am. Always loved the feeling of a flight take-off. Absolutely exhilarating! Gained the acquaintance of a friendly American investment banker currently based in Japan named Andrea. Watched "Seoul Raiders" on board ... I laughed hilariously & loudly ... much to the amusement of my two other travelling companions. But .. it was a farnee show wot. =)
Upon arrival, the 2 gals + 1 new friend made their way through the maze of the huge Hong Kong airport ... I was famished so while waiting for the coach to fetch us to the hotel, I had my 1st Hong Kong McDonalds Sausage Mcmuffin ... yumz. =)
It was pouring. The coach fetch us across the gorgeous bridge @ Lan Tau Island to Kowloon, breathtaking views & really tall buildings captivated us. At a really narrow & crowded street named Jordan Road, we alighted at our destination - Shamrock Hotel. Small but enchanting, we stepped into an even tinier room - Room 216 which will serve to be our "home" for the next 3 nights.
We embarked our journey by walking .. exploring every crook & cranky of Kowloon, spanning from Tsim Sha Tsui where there were handprints of famous stars known as the Avenue of Stars, which faced Hong Kong Island, to Yau Ma Tei where rows & rows & rows of shops greeted us. At a dessert shop along Canton Road, we spotted Louis Khoo, the handsome actor a few tables away from us. We couldn't resist & seized the chance to sneak a snapshot @ him. Fortunately or unfortunately, the flash captured his attention & he turned towards our attention. *faint* Our giggling amused the people in the store ... silly Singaporeans. =)
When night fell, we went to Temple Street to explore the famous bazaar there ... nothing much. Food wise, we trooped into the first store we set our eyes on .. wasn't fancy but surprisingly, the food was great & the people were real nice & friendly.
Day One Pictures >>>
9:05 PM