..one of our squatter beasties we feed and talk to on our porch 
Saturday, December 02, 2006
The Star Ferry
...an institution of its own. When they tried to raise the fare 5%, the Maoists came over and rioted in the streets. It is the same on both ends so they just switch controls. It is the most delightful way to get from Kowloon to the island. It is not just for tourists but serves workers as well.
Gaggle of geese and sausage
This was outside a barbeque shop where cooked meats are sold. I am sorry to report that it seemed like the whole lot was still there the next day. I do not think all was sold nor was it refridgerated. No we did not test the theory
Carol does a little street business
This street market was near the 2 hour motel and is said to be controlled by the Triads...local gangs but all was well and quite a blast. With my cast iron stomach, I tried something that was pure black....no idea what it was but Gloria H would love it as it was a candied ginger. It is so much fun just to accept whatever it is that you choose. There were Christmas presents bought here folks so be ready.
Carol in HK Botanical and Zoo gardens
We went to the botanical gardens which are on the side of the Mt. leading up to the Peak. It was quite a steep walk but we perservered. They were big on lemurs with one lazy jaguar and a green bean eating gorilla but it was a good place to take a break from the noise and rush of the traffic. I left my camera on the bench. However, when I returned the next morning I was shocked to learn that it had been turned in and returned to me. WOW!
Umbrella Maker UK since 1947
This little "shop"was on the way to someplace and I have never seen anyone who cared about umbrellas for 59 years.
Friday, December 01, 2006
Worlds most perfect breakfast
A hot Illy coffee double cap skinny and a chii cheese dog with grilled onions from a 24 hour hot dog stand in an alley in Hong Kong on a sunday morning. It just does not get much better than this.
Remember Susie Wong?
Somethings still do not change. This "Spanish Hotel" rented by the two hours. A big trade still
A night market in Kowloon
If you can not filter out people pollution then this would not be fun. As it was we had a blast although it is very intense and noisy. But oh my, the diversity of everything!
Lunch at the Peak
Indian tomato soup with ginger and naan with basil and paneer, Thai shrimp cakes with cream of roast chestnut and pumpkin soup and beer on top of Hong Kong......life is good!
The Famous Star Ferry Dock at night
Looking from Kowloon side to Hong Kong Island side with all the skyscrapers in the distance
hello kitty wedding car
hello kitty is a HUGE market for a little cat and her buddy. There is Hello Kitty everything here including these on the hood of the wedding Mercedes
Gift from Hong Kong
The office folks commented on how they heard there were Krispy Kreme doughnuts in HK so I brought back 2 dozen ($30 worth!) and hand carried them on the plane. I was a king for a day!
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