Day 1 - When we landed after a 12 hour flight from London, we had a big culture shock. Everything went OK from the airport to the hotel with the dedicated shuttle bus. Once at the hotel we paid for our 3 nights stay in advance before seeing the room: big error. The bedroom was really really basic and truly outdated with no blinds and a noisy ventilation system. Given the price we were paying per night we were really disappointed. We decided to go straight into town to have a first look. We spent 2 hours walking and didn't' meet any non-Asiatic person. Food on the street was extremely smelly and neon were everywhere. Street markets are at every corner where you can find lots of electronics , fake bags and wallets ect.
Day 2 - Decided to spend the day to visit as much as possible we took the big bus tour around and outside the city which was really enjoyable but under a scortching sun. We took a tram to Victoria Peak, got food at Bubba Gump restaurant (inspired by Forest Gump movie), a ferry to cross to HK island and ended by the night bus tour.
To finish our crazy touristic day we decided to go for some traditional hot pot (Chinese fondue) Once more we were the only European in the whole restaurant.... We were asked to chose 2 soups and a type of meat (all u can eat meat). We tried to immitate the locals around and started to dip our meat in the stock with vegetables and noodles. After a few attempts, Nat became seriously white and stopped eating ... She almost stopped speaking for the rest of the night Lol Fun experience but won't try again I think !!!
To finish our crazy touristic day we decided to go for some traditional hot pot (Chinese fondue) Once more we were the only European in the whole restaurant.... We were asked to chose 2 soups and a type of meat (all u can eat meat). We tried to immitate the locals around and started to dip our meat in the stock with vegetables and noodles. After a few attempts, Nat became seriously white and stopped eating ... She almost stopped speaking for the rest of the night Lol Fun experience but won't try again I think !!!
Day 3 - After a late sleep in, we went to Sophie's paradise: the golden computer market. Indoor shops and stalls with incredible amount of electronics, computers, mobiles, sound system ect Sophie couldn't' get out of it without buying anything. She found a classy white smartphone twice bigger than the iPhone that can run 3 sims at the same time: a new toy !! We left the market to go towards central, the most westernised part of the town. What a breath of fresh air back to civilisation at last .... All fashion designer shops one after the other, brand new shopping mall, nice hotels and great bars and restaurant but yet really pricey ! We met two friends of friends who really showed us another side of HK.
Day 4 - This morning we left HK for Bangkok. Happy to have experienced HK and discover a new culture but now can't wait to eat Thai food !!!!
" A bientot pour de nouvelles adventures"
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