Hong Kong: Last Day and Night

Time has really passed by fast since I arrived in Hong Kong. Today was the last day of my trip. I resolved to see one more sight before I left. But first I had to move out of my hotel. I had originally booked the hotel for only 3 nights, and on my last day and night I booked a 5 star hotel - like a BAUS. I started my day (after admiring the view from my 37th floor harbour vantage point.

The room is actually smaller than I expected. I paid around $200 Canadian for this :( But I guess this is HK where real estate is like gold.

 

I quickly checked the hotel HK guide to see what I should do today. A feature about HK having the cheapest Michellin starred restaurants in the world caught my eye. So first up I headed to the closest restaurant on the guide and ordered some dim sum.

After stuffing my face, I took a doubled decker tram to Central station then a bus to Stanley village and market. This location houses a street market and the oldest building from British colonial rule - Murray House. The bus ride there was probably scenic, but I wouldn't know because I was so tired and dozed off. After arriving at Stanley, I casually strolled around and checked out the attractions. To be honest, I wasn't too impressed, it was much of the same as days gone by. There was one item that was pretty cool. A vendor had a shirt with Obama's face wearing a Chairman Mao's hat. A satirical homage to Obama being a purported socialist. I wanted to buy one of these, but when I came back to the shop they were closed already :(

Oh God the people. I don't think I can ever live in a city this populated and dense.

Murray House next to Stanley village

double decker trams. All of them have colorful advertising on them.

After Stanley the weather was beginning to clear. So I took the Star Ferry across the harbor to try to catch the symphony of lights once again. This time the view did not disappoint :D

Star Ferry leaving port from Kowloon side of the harbour

Finally I trotted back to my hotel to crash for the night and wait for my 20 hour flight back to HOME.

I am coming home Canada!

Peace from Hong Kong.