Today was an adventure, especially for my poor poor feet. The day started nice and early in the morning, 7:30 to be exact. I made my way to Wan Jai by MTR to look for USBs. My escapade in HK's shopping district took me to Causeway Bay, the neighbourhood next to my original location.
I spent some time in Victoria Park, a large area (small in Canadian standards) full of trees of different kinds. Birds chirped and bugs buzzed to my annoyance. The park itself was full of foreign photographers looking to get that perfect shot.
Causeway Bay was only a step a fall and another step away from the park. I took the liberty to explore the port only to find it empty of scenery. What I did find though were old Chinese junks and small vessels that I suspect some sailors subletted as homes.
I had witnessed earth, water, the only thing left was air. No I didnt fly. Instead I climbed a couple of stairs and visited a 200 year old temple called Tin Hau Temple appropaitely situated on Temple St. It was a dark and nusky place, something you would expect from its profile. So dark in fact that photography was impossible.
With time to spare and nothing left to do, I went for lunch. A small store was selling noodles and fish balls for HKD $9 ($1.50 CAD). I ordered it instantly and headed back to Victoria Park for my meal.
Then I was off to Central on the MTR. I looked out of place especially here, in my dingy backpackers clothing while everyone wore suits and shirts for the banking disrict. Originally I wanted to go up the highest skyscraper, but opted out for a HKD $48 tram ride up to Victoria Peak. The view from the top was amazing as were the trails around the mountain. I hiked for 2 hours, and took pictures for 3 hah. My feet are now busted but it was well worth it.
Blisters on my toe.
I spent some time in Victoria Park, a large area (small in Canadian standards) full of trees of different kinds. Birds chirped and bugs buzzed to my annoyance. The park itself was full of foreign photographers looking to get that perfect shot.
Causeway Bay was only a step a fall and another step away from the park. I took the liberty to explore the port only to find it empty of scenery. What I did find though were old Chinese junks and small vessels that I suspect some sailors subletted as homes.
I had witnessed earth, water, the only thing left was air. No I didnt fly. Instead I climbed a couple of stairs and visited a 200 year old temple called Tin Hau Temple appropaitely situated on Temple St. It was a dark and nusky place, something you would expect from its profile. So dark in fact that photography was impossible.
With time to spare and nothing left to do, I went for lunch. A small store was selling noodles and fish balls for HKD $9 ($1.50 CAD). I ordered it instantly and headed back to Victoria Park for my meal.
Then I was off to Central on the MTR. I looked out of place especially here, in my dingy backpackers clothing while everyone wore suits and shirts for the banking disrict. Originally I wanted to go up the highest skyscraper, but opted out for a HKD $48 tram ride up to Victoria Peak. The view from the top was amazing as were the trails around the mountain. I hiked for 2 hours, and took pictures for 3 hah. My feet are now busted but it was well worth it.
Blisters on my toe.
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Sylviaa =)
having funnn?
stay safee
and dont forget my postcards!
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