Just finished my second day in Hong Kong. Truly amazing. Think the only place that outdoes HK is Dubai. The residential high rises - and I mean HIGH - go on forever. Just out at the airport, there is a complex with 21 buildings - each the size of one of our Bellevue Towers building. And that is just one complex! The HK skyline is something to behold - a true testament to capitalism. Tons of financial towers all trying to be iconic. They are all lit up like Christmas trees. And speaking of Christmas - the Xmas season is in full swing here. Building sport "Merry Christmas", elves, santas, etc. They are nuttier than we are. Store clerks wearing santa hats - it is so crazy.
Did the walking tour of Kowloon yesterday, an around the island tour of HK today, and a little James Bond movie action this evening. Tomorrow it is the architectural walking tour if my legs don't give out - I've done a lot of walking the past week.
Wish you all were here to join me on this adventure. HK is a pretty vibrant place - especially at night. But fun even if one is alone.
Hard to believe I only have three more days. Have to make the most of them. Looking forward to seeing you all.
Sally
PS If you ever are in HK, the YMCA is a great place to stay! Perfect location and great rates. Thank you Lynn R. - Service First comes through again!
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Sal,
I am so looking forward to having you back in the 'hood. Your posts have been so informative on a lot of different topics, pop culture, architecture, climate, etc.
I've already mentioned that we'll need to go out for drinks when you return, ummm, to look at photos, yeah, that's the ticket.
I am, of course kidding. I am really looking forward to seeing all of your pics and hearing first hand about all of your adventures.
See you next week!!
(BTW, my comments have been limited to reading your posts at home. I've been unable to post from COB computers!)
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