Our next stop was to the beach on Hong Kong Island. The only problem was the weather quit cooperating
with us and it was a rainy slosh. We did
see the beach and I would have loved to hang out there on a sunny day. We saw several brides getting their pictures
taken. Teresa said its very normal for
people to get pictures done outside from the actual wedding day. She pointed out this area was very a very popular
place for expats to live and hang out. We
checked out Stanley market and I put some good ol time in picking up gifts and trinkets.
We headed back to Kowloon island to grab an amazing
cocktail. We went up to the 109th
floor of the Ritz Carlton to the fancy bar and observation deck. Yes 109th floor and the elevator to
get up there was the fastest elevator ever.
It took 55 seconds to get all the way up there, my ears were popping and
I could actually hear everybody else’s ears as well. It gave me the giggles and I couldn’t stop. Yup, weird white girl foreigner starts cracking
up on the elevator for no reason. Once
up there, it was designed so cool- contemporary fixtures, open fire things,
glowing things and the view of the city was remarkable. This is one of those places you go for 1 drink
that costs the price of five, but the view and ambience is part of the
price. I ordered a dragonfruit martini….and
it was heavenly.
Afterwards, we went to the mall where I could check out one
of our Naturalizer stores. It was the
same as most other Naturalizer stores….same setup- only difference was the prices
were in Hong Kong $$. We grabbed a bite
to eat at the mall – I think one of my fav.
I finally got to try the dumplings that have soup in the middle. It was VERY tricky to grab and pick up the
dumpling with a chopstick without puncturing a hole in it and the soup leaking
out. Yummy.
What an amazing day…..
I mean Hong Kong has everything I love. A beach, lots of
shopping, lots of water, lots of people, food, bars, and a social culture. I am
so glad I went. I highly recommend Hong Kong as a fun filled vacation
destination. Althogh I am sure I owe most of this to Teresa, she was so sweet
to take me out and answer all of my odd questions. Thanks Teresa!! I heart Hong Kong!
