Aimee’s World Tour

Also written Jan. 25, 2009

We finally caught the ferry…

The skyline reminded me of NYC but of course it wasn’t NYC – it was the Hong Kong mainland and Hong Kong island as that is where we were headed to see the or one of the hightest points in Hong Kong. 

One building in particular reminded us of the Syndey Opera House. 

Flash forward through our scenic bus drive up to the peak where I had some amazing photos (too bad it was a bit foggy).  (OOhhh this little kid next to us said somethiung quite funny, “Mom, if I have blue eyes does that mean I’ll live longer?” hehe) 

Once we reached the peak we went to The Peak Galleria which is sort of a shopping center but also offers its visitors tremendous views.  Then we went right next door to where we are now, The Peak Tower.   I’m in such a rush because we need to head out to catch the tram back down the mountain ASAP.  We almost went to the very top of the tower but to the top figured the view would be almost the same and saved our money.   

 On a rather vain note I must say I feel much more photogenic on this trip and made sure to have quite a few pictures of myself taken to make up for like the 5 I had taken in Thailand. 

Time to celebrate the New Year!!

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Jan. 25th, 2009 – continuation of first Hong Kong blog but separate to facilitate picture placement.

Ok switch to this morning.  We slept in till about 9:30 am.  I showered with one of those showers that looks like the thing attached to your sink, on the floor right next to the toilet but didn’t really mind it because it was warm.  I was just wondering how this shower system worked. I can remember my father getting annoyed when I had left the floor outside the shower wet on one occasion.  I blame the rest on my brother.  Just kidding  Matt. 

Our area (And I’ll fill in the name later) was absolutely gorgeous and the most New York-esquse place I’ve seen in Asia.   So of course I had to photograph everything thus we ended up getting on the ferry about an hour to an hour and a half later than planned, if you could actually call anything we did planning.  I think this was only to our benefit – just have a look! I hope you enjoy the photos.

We walked around for maybe an hour or so taking a ton of pics and enjoying the scenery.  Tash probably would have killed me only she doesn’t own a camera (or a gun for the matter) and must be dependent upon moi for photographs. 

Luckily we dawdled long enough to catch part of a parade rehearsal.  I believe the group was Portuguese.  Don’t be mislead by their skimpy outfits – it was frickin freezing outside!! 

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