I <3 Hong Kong

Another great day in Hong Kong. After a leisurely stroll around Wan Chai (the area where my hotel is at) I met up with a friend of mine from the Good (Technology) days... Jessica Hwang. We went to Lantau island (still part of Hong Kong) and went to see a "Big Buddha". Usually there is a cable car ride that takes you over a lush tropical forest, but sadly it was out... so we took a bus instead. Glad I was not driving, but the bus afforded some beautiful views of water, rock, and wood. We also saw some interesting small villages. I often wonder what keeps these small towns (regardless of country) in business, but I guess there is always (or at least always should be) someone to love the land.

Needless to say it is a Big Buddha on top of a peak that gave great views all over the island. After spending much time in urban Shanghai and Hong Kong, it was great to get back to nature (well... kind of nature). Reminded me a lot of the Daibatsu in Kamakura (Japan) when I was there in August.

After parting with Jessica I headed over to pick up my suit and shirts. They did a marvelous job and I can not wait for a chance to wear them. If anyone needs a formal date, let me know ;-)! In fact, I learned that my tailor had done a suit for David Bowie. If you are reading this blog, chances are you are my friend. If you are my friend, chances are you have seen Zoolander. If you have seen Zoolander, chances are you know the importance of Ol' Ziggy Stardust.

I then walked back to the Golden Mile (the southern most tip of Tsim Sha Tsui... so named because of its view of the island and its expense). By this time it was evening and the haze that sometimes envelops the island was lifted and offered an incredible view of the illuminated skyline. I got lots of pictures and will post them at the end of the trip.

Still much to do in Hong Kong (Peak Tram in central, Stanley, and the whole south of the island), but I am still planning on heading to Macau tomorrow (and Singapore on Monday). I know I will be back to Hong Kong, so will leave some things to do then (though I will try to do the Peak Tram tomorrow evening).