We discovered the northwest part of Hong Kong today, across the harbor from Kowloon. This is the main business sector of Hong Kong...it was full of people, outdoor markets and interesting sights and smells. We walked through the fruit and meat market today...if we only had smell-o-vision for computers then this photo would come to life.
We rode the world's largest escalator as we made our way through this part of the city. Troy examined the HSBC headquarters through his architecture eyes. It is a beautiful building with lots of glass and aluminum.
Some moments of beauty today....an elderly woman on the subway held a red pinwheel (it looked like the kind we kept seeing at the temples). She had the most beautiful smile and gentle laugh as air was spinning the pinwheel...our hotel, the Salisbury YMCA, has a kindergarten and as the kids left school for the day, a group of the girls stopped to smell a beautiful arrangement of Easter lilies...and beautiful flowers in the flower market.
We had a reflexology foot massage today--wow, our feet (and our internal organs) were sore! We also visited Raymond Lo, a tailor, recommended by Larry Phillips. His shop was only a block away from our hotel.
Oh--and we saw people walking their dogs today. We also saw two dogs asleep on a porch as we winded our way through the outdoor fruit and seafood market. Probably pets, but if I were them, I would be a little nervous! The SPCA is alive and well here in Hong Kong. They had a table in one of the shopping areas we visited so we made a contribution in honor of Sarah and Sarah's host dog, Marty.
We may have found a deal on old US coins in one of the markets. Per an email conversation with my dad today, we are going to try to find the dealer tomorrow and buy some additional coins for my dad's coin collection. We are having a great time enjoying each other and enjoying this incredible culture. A little tired, but that's okay.
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I have been keeping up with you eveyday and all sounds facinating. The pictures look great and Kathryn, I am so glad you found a cord for your laptop, but I am equally sure your hair looks fabulous as always! I don't know about some of the Chinese takeout, but I would be willing to try it. Are there McDonalds there? Tonight Jay Leno Talked about Starbucks overthere. Keep having a blast, rest, see all you can. Take care and keep sending cool pictures, I look forward to them. Love to you both.
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