Wed., March 14We started off the day with coffee at Starbucks then headed towards the northeast part of Hong Kong via the ferry. We walked around the Hong Kong Convention center (read here that I followed an architect around a building while he examined design details) and then we headed towards the Wan Chai area. Troy likes walking through the fresh fruits, vegetables and meat markets so we walked through these markets this morning. After Wan Chai, we traveled to Causeway Bay and looked around that part of the island. It was a yummy food day...We sampled our first dim sum from a street vendor, ate lunch at the American Peking Restaurant (they named it American to fool the American sailors) and then finished the day with some Irish food capped off with a great piece of apple pie and real cream.
The people here are very nice and kind and we are so enjoying our time here in Hong Kong. We have found people being patient with us "tourists" as well as kind in explaining things to us. We have felt safe as we have walked in different parts of town. The vendors have had good spirits as we have bargained for the right price. We hope we have been gracious guests to people who have been gracious hosts to us.
This afternoon, Troy begged and begged to go and get another foot massage. He just wouldn't quit begging so I said, "Okay, I will go with you to get another foot massage if I can also get a facial." See, I've learned how to bargain while here in Hong Kong. We found a place with great karma with glass floors covering aquariums.
We ended our day by going to the Temple Street night market and doing a little more bargaining for some US coins for my dad. We had success at the market, then walked home by a different street, and even thought about stopping off for an evening snack of fried fish bladders, but Troy is watching his figure.
4 comments:
I am not so sure about fish bladders, but keep up the good bargaining. Everything sounds facinating. Sounds like you are both having loads of fun and now you know what it is like to be married to a professional, I had to look at a lot of roads being married to an engineer and I still do. I think I would like a foot massage or maybe a complete massage, but I know you both are doing a lot of walking. Keep trekking and keeping in touch.
It sounds like you're having a great time. It's great that we get real time updates about your trip. The photos are fantastic.
Jen Emily
Hi, Mommy & Daddy! It's Sarah!
I've been having a great time here. My host dog and I had trouble sharing toys, but we are enjoying my blanket and I carry it around like Linus.
Hostess gave me another ice cube today...it was a good time again! She is getting to know my moods and desires (all that cooking here!), but she is making sure that I do not get any table food. Marty and I started into the new itty-bitty-cheesy snacks in the package - very tasty (like those fish bladders sounded).
Found a great spot UNDER husband's side of the bed...he's good with that. However, the couch is very nice, too. If you let hostess know how to post pics, she will send some incredibly cute ones of me.
*Lovey licks*
~ Sarah
I'm loving hearing about your travel!!!!! If you love Hong Kong, just wait for Beijing!!! Must have Peking Duck!!!! Glad to hear that Sarah is NOT in a kennel!! You MUST see the soldiers!! Sorry Troy!! Keep those cards and letters coming.
Sara Roland
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