Final Thoughts: Hong Kong

Posted by Dave on 13 March 2008.

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Hong Kong skyline at night

If Kuta in Bali felt like a culture shock at first, then Hong Kong felt like a culture A-bomb. After a day or two, I started to feel comfortable. If you’ve been to a few big cities (NYC, London, Paris, Rome, etc) then it’s not too hard to get the hang of finding your way around yet another one. Like Sydney, I could see myself trying to live in Hong Kong. At the least, I would love to return and spend more time getting to know Hong Kong Island.

Highlights -

experiencing the hostel life at Mirador Mansion
riding the train system
first view of the skyline on Hong Kong Island (day and night)
hanging out and getting to know Adam
shopping for the Asus laptop in The Golden Computer Center
video arcades (specifically Dance Mania and Guitar Freaks)
Symphony of Light show
navigating the Mid-level Escalators
riding the tram up Victoria Peak
walking around my first giant Buddha sculpture and monastery
lots of delicious food

Guitar Freaks Rocks!

Discoveries -

I can wield a pair of chopsticks better than I previously thought!
My standards for bathroom size are remarkably low as long as there is hot water.

Eating -

Chicken curry, sushi, duck, goose, chicken, fried rice, snacks from 7-11, Tsing Tao beer.

# of Nights Couchsuring -

Average Daily Cost (combined w/Macau) -

$65

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Dave Lee (Editor-in-Chief) blogged his way around the world from 2007-2009, and then started Travel Blog Success to teach others how to do the same. When not writing, he can be found salsa dancing, and lamenting his untimely departure from Medellin. Follow him on Twitter @rtwdave

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Karl

dude! It looks like you have lost a ton of weight! Drink more beer! :razz: -----Karl from Dewey

Dave

I know...but mot of it was lost in 2007 before I left. Surprised me too!

Stu

How did you like the duck and goose? Ive not had goose but I find duck a bit greasy. Was it gamey or not? I dont know if farm raised ducks and geese have a game taste like wild duck and geese or not..

you need to add some quail and pidgeon to your list of edible fowl :)