Random Thoughts: Lost in Hongkong

A view from the top

I found that getting lost in Hongkong is actually more fun than it seems. As long as you don't get mulled by the crowd during the Rugby Sevens, cheated by a side-store keeper or pickpocket-ed.

At any rate, I'm here to share my one week long trip to Hongkong.

First, let me describe Hongkong. A crammed place with a rich past, overflowing cultural heritage in set in a majestic scenery with people, structure, technology and commerce.

It was the eve of March 27th that my foot first landed on Hongkong. Accompanied by my sister, you trudged our way from the Arrival area of the Hongkong International Airport and met our mom at the receiving area.

Wish I could a have a TV like this in my room!

After a bit of pleasantries and chitchat, we were escorted by our mom towards the exit and experience our first double deck bus ride from the Airport strip towards Causeway Bay - where our headquarters will be.

In line for the double decker bus

As the ride went on, I noticed something about the place - it's organized; from the bus stops, tram stations, road signs, MTR rail, shipyard and the people are disciplined; from throwing trash in correct bins, usage of pedestrian lanes, respect of the stop light; these small acts of discipline can go a long way...anyway so much of that.

After arriving in Causeway Bay, a heavily commercialized area in Hongkong-resembles much of Ayala and Fort Bonifacio-we settled in our headquarters to put our baggage. It was 10:00PM then when we decided to go out and eat at fastfood restaurant much nearer to our hearts - Burger King.

burger+fries+soda at 10:00PM

After that, my mom bought us to Time Square just to have a go-see what the place looks like. It was a shopping center full of, er, shops. Taking pictures at a public mall doesn't seem like a good idea to me...but, it's my first time in Hongkong, so be it! (^.^)

guilty pleasure

By the way, the area was closing when we got there. But, we are just familiarizing ourselves anyway with some of the landmarks and places to go in Causeway Bay. After a few more pictures we decided to call it a night.There's a full week ahead of us, and there are so much more in store.