Nite 1: Carven + Infadels + Fong Underground, Lan Kwai Fang (LKF)
Day 2: MetroPark Hotel - Causeway Bay
TST, Ladies Market, Mong Kok
Nite 2: Fong Underground + Sugar, LKF
Yummiez: Yung Kee - Roast Goose + Century Egg
Yue Wah - Wanton Soup + Tea with milk
Day 3: Disneyland
Nite3: Volar, LKF
Yummiez: Nui Wang Xing, Jordan - Steamboat
Day 4: Avenue of Stars + IFC + The Peak
Nite 4: Solas, LKF
Yummiez: Dim Sum
Kee Wah - wife cake" (flaky pastry with winter melon paste) + walnut cookies
Pearl on The Peak - Fine dining
Day 5: Times Square + Sogo, Causeway Bay
Most frequent MTR stations : Tian Hou, Central, Mong Kok, TST
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This trip with Benny, Casey, Jady, Joe, Simon with Kie who joined on Day 4, was amazingly enjoyable! We planned this in February and got it executed without fail.
The next day I woke up, I could only breathe in the remains of what I had the night before. Nevertheless, had wanton soup and funny tasting ice coffee at a nearby cafe. Headed down to MetroPark to link up with the rest. Those familiar faces, could not help but feel so home. Issues with the reservations had us ended up with a tiny room, and two executive suites, all on different levels. That did not keep our spirits down. We charged out to have lunch. Thereafter roamed the streets in TST. As we roamed, Uber got duck tongues from a savoury snack shop. They are addictive! Mango dessert was a craved-for item for all of us. Thus, we had it and popped down to Ladies Market in the evening. Was pretty disappointed with the things they carry now. Nothing sighted was pretty! Then we came upon Elmo... hee.. and of course I was "elmo-nised". Joe got the CJ7 softy. Dinner was marvellicious! The century egg, melts in your mouth not in your hands! Roast goose was slurpz with the plum sauce they gave. Have it with chilli, it goes well too! At night, we met up with a few local friends, Tiki, Jamie and Ah Bi along with their male friend... From Fong, which we enjoy more, to Sugar, with younger crowd, lousy music. It's the company that matters, we went on with drinks along with some fancy shots! Night ended with yummy wanton soup at Yue Wah. Oh ya, the tea cup was very pretty attractive, though kind of out of place in that cheena restaurant along with other utensils they had.
Lights out for the next early day... excitement for the little kid in me!Rinnnnnnnnnng! Alarm! Time for Disneyland! Yay!!! While I was still blur, I discovered something while spending time with my "companions". The Elmo I got from Ladies Market has a tiny device, when pressed, "I'm Barbie girl...", the song is so out of Elmo's world, nevertheless, Ah Beng is his name now. I got out of bed and waited impatiently for the rest to get ready. Took the MTR, when I saw the disney choochoo train, the little girl in me sprang alive, but I had to keep it down in case I scare the rest. Drizzles came along to play but that did not keep us at bay! At Tomorrowland, we took on the thrilling high-speed roller coaster, Space Mountain. The interior was quite an universe, speed was not in the kick though. Next was brunch at Starliner Diner, fast food joint! They had gloves provided for eating fried chicken. Pretty weird though, not being able to do the finger licking good! Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters is an interactive adventure in which you help to shoot the evil ones! Either I was not aiming that well or there must be certain way to really shoot at those crosses in order to score!
We made our way to Fantasyland, walked past the Mad Hatter Tea Cups but dropped the idea of being spinned after brunch. Headed to Mickey's PhilharMagic, given special yellow big spectacles for the 3-D adventure. Very creative, sense of smell and touch are involved too! Rain decided to make us stay in the shop after the show. I went in search of something for Kat, keeping down the temptations of buying things I won't use or need. Walked round and round just to wait for the rain to go away! Little children want to play! Oh, I tried on the Minnie Ears hairband!
Down to Adventureland, took the Jungle River Cruise. Be prepared to get wet a little! Had a little tea break at River View cafe before we headed back to Fantasyland once again for photos with the characters! It's a Small World was not ready as yet so we captured just the entrance of it. Before entering Sleeping Beauty's castle, the Disney parade was on! Took a few shots before heading in. The entrance led to Cinderalla Carousel, the prancing horses brought back memories and scenes of some Korean drama. We greeted Dumbo the Flying Elephant too. We took photos with Mickey, Minnie, Chip and Dale in Fantasy Gardens. Thereafter we headed to Main Street U.S.A. for last shopping gets while waiting for the photos to be processed. Not forgetting to mention, my search for Boo was throughout but managed to find only lonely Sully! Uber really resembles Sully in some ways when JD mentioned. Photos were done after some time and I took on the ones with Mickey and Chip N Dale. By now, we were all tired and looking forward for a good dinner! We walked out of the land of magic, with memories for keep sakes! Oh ya, I got myself two magical coins too! Overall, it's a small disneyland compared to others in the world. However for a first timer like me, I guess it is magical enough for me.
We went to Jordan for Steamboat - Nui Wang Xing! Had amazing beef slices, cubes and meat balls which are the must-tries! Others include the usual stuff at steamboat along with weird things like, goose liver? Headed back to the hotel for a good warm shower before heading to LKF for the night.
Volar is a cool place, not as big as I thought. The main hall's music was HOUSE! Finally in HKG, something house compared to the RnB I have been hearing. We got into our vip room and the first thing that strike me was the hot pink matchbox! A must take and keep! Matchsticks were black and pink too! Night went on with Macallan and Tequila Rose. We had a high doze of fun and madness as the corner was for us to abuse. Others in the room looked on, they must be envious of the ideas we had for that night! Went back to the hotel, tired from all the clubxercise we did. Lights out for the next day, glad to see my "companions" comfortable in bed too!
Dim Sum Day! A must have in HKG! Well, the 7 greedy of us ordered 22 plates of all sorts. Was full to the maximum! I had to have my yam paste dessert at the end of the shuffle just to melt in good old days! Headed towards Avenue of Stars. Avenue of tourists I must say, especially from China! Those hand prints on floor bear names that are familiar to my mummy's generation. We then took the chance to take the ferry, hit to IFC for some shopping. At Kee Wah (pretty famous), the range of traditional pastries and cookies they carry came in presentable boxes. I got wife cake for Kat and walnut cookies! We then needed coffee before heading up to The Peak for dinner. The bus ride up was slow due to the traffic in the evening. By the time we got up there, the wind and cold took a head start. We found Pearl On The Peak! Once we stepped in, the see through glass panels took the attention away. From in, you can have the almost perfect view along with a romantic dinner! Pretty much like Equinox in SIN. The western food is not fantastic at all. Ambiance and view are the key selling points. Though it was cold, we managed to take a group photo and others along with it. Descended from the peak and headed to LKF just for a chill out session at Sugars. Due to the not so delicious dinner, we had to go for supper at Yue Wah again. Wanton soup attack before we head back for a last-night-in-HKG rest. Packing took place with nagging of not enough shopping done. Where are the shoes, bags, clothes and accessories? The fact that this holiday ends the next day saddened a part of me.
A few of us woke up to do the last bit in HKG. While some laze and slept more. We attacked roast pork, goose and duck! Did a bit of walking at Times Square and Sogo at Causeway Bay. Pretty crowded as it was a Sunday. Hunted for last minute to-gets at Watsons. Finally, I caught sight of shoes and a bag I want to get! No size for one, but got a pair of very-me-coloured pump. Uber got what he wanted too! Went walking in between streets and saw earrings that Kat will love! Time flies and it was time to prepare for farewell. My friends had earlier flight time, so I had to see them off before making my wait and way into sandland. It was hard to bid farewell to these familiar faces, voices and laughter. Till we meet again, my dears!
Hong Kong - A food and party paradise! Recommended if you are looking for a getaway with friends who do not mind long hours of roaming, who can eat and drink! Transport is efficient. Communication in Cantonese will be very useful though English and Mandarin is not of a problem.
Special thanks to Benny, for getting the hotel reservations done, boys to commit to this trip, organising the start to the end of the trip, a great job done, "Legendary Ordidu!". Casey, for getting the links (Tiki) for reservations, Tiki, for being such a great host and the rest for being there.
For photos, pls refer to Bibi's face book or catch a glimpse of some on blog!
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