Kowloon

28th May 2010 Our last full day in Hong Kong was a relaxing one, with a long overnight flight to look forward to we thought it best to take it easy. The morning was spent just updating blogs and photographs followed by an afternoon siesta. Another trip to the night markets in Kowloon for some last minute bargins was followed by a nice meal at an American restaurant near the Star ferry terminal with great views over Hong Kong Island. Then we caught the Star Ferry for one last trip back over to Hong Kong Island. ...

23rd May 2010 Yesterday morning we were heading for the airport along a dusty strip of tarmac in a tuk-tuk that couldn’t go above 30km per hour. This morning we were walking around a clean, modern city with an efficient public transport system and every designer name you could imagine. The differences between Hong Kong and Cambodia are vast and highlighted by the fact we’ve jumped from one to the other in 24 hours. It’s a bit mind-boggling to say the least. ...

24th May 2010 This morning’s bright blue skies were an incentive to get out of bed and head up to the Peak Tram with the aim of getting to Victoria Peak early for fabulous views over the city. However, although the tram runs from 7am, the 360 degree viewing platform and the rest of the shops and restaurants on top of this 1200 foot mountain don’t open until 10am, so we purchased our tickets, but decided to come back later for the actual trip. ...