Hong Kong June 2009 - Day 1 | Sunday, June 21, 2009
My second trip to Hong Kong, was definately a trip that i looked forward to. And this time it wasnt in a tour group. Sis had to go for work and I was just accompaning her. There were days where i was literally on my own. I could go shopping and explore wherever i like!! hahaha
The only downside of this trip - besides Sis had to work - is the current H1N1 influenza going on. sigh... Due to that, i avoided a few crowded places.Didnt wanna take the risk. And i did went there well prepared.
Mask - checked!
Sanitizer - checked!
Wet Wipes - checked!
I was well prepared to face Hong Kong!! hahahahaha
First we flew there via Cathay Pacific - our flight was 9.00am but our limo arrived around 6.30am. We would need to check in 2 hours prior to the flight and we were hoping for a comfy seat as sis was preggars! but damn we were late hence we got stuck in the normal seats behind a rude guy!! argh...long story.
Neways, we arrived at Hong Kong International Airport at around 2/3pm. i cant really remember. hehehehe Good thing sis always think ahead and have already made arrangement with the hotel for a pick up. With all the emails and formality on it, i was kinda expecting a limo or a private hotel van or something. Instead - it was a tour bus! hahahaha they actually have a few ppl who booked for transportation via the hotel like us all hurdled together well more like scattered! hahaha coz for a bus tht can fit over 40 people - there were only like maybe 10 or a few more of us??!?!?!?
  Sis arranging for the transportation @ one of the many counters/booths at the airport. And right next to it its the MRT Map. ^___^
Airport View. And a plane in an airport!!! not the hanger but right inside the airport! haha i remember this fellow from my last visit!
  While waiting for our ride - i saw this...Bee Cheng Hiang!! bakuaa! eh we have that too !! hahaha and this rather interesting erm set up - The Biggest "Flying Chess" in Hong Kong Free Game Zone. Never knew what it was as never got the chance to go it. sigh.
 When i said prepared - see we are prepared!! hahahaha it was mask all the way to the hotel
 The reception is on the first floor. Upon entering, you will see the concierge and the escalator - a really narrow n long one too. which leads to the reception/lobby. A rather fancy chandelier hanging from the top as well. A rather small room as compared to MetroPark which we stayed previously. But was nice and cozy. A nice lounge like chair by the window. And a small but nice bathroom.  
The view from our room. See that court across the street ? it was filled from corner to corner on weekends - with what ?? hahahaha dont be shock - but all the foreign workers and maids. kinda daunting though. And the next is the view of our hotel from the road. That rather square black building - thats Rosedale! As we reached the hotel i would around 3 - 4pm. it was still early so we decided to start exploring of coz!! I walked across the hotel street - checking out whats nearby. And we stumbled upon this - Lee Gardens Area. Its literally filled with Designer Labels Boutique - from door to door.
And being in a place filled with all these tempting boutiques calling out to you - you just have to go in!! hahaha
less than 24 hrs upon my arrival in Hong Kong - i have already made the biggest purchase of the entire trip.A huge dent - a burning hole - in my purse! sigh. but im sooo loving my purchase!!! its a GUCCI!!! ^___^
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