It's been pouring rain all day in Hong Kong. Even as I write this, I can hear the rain intensify hitting the windows of my apartment. I haven't been outside all day. I have decided to take this Sunday as a day of rest. I had a great day yesterday, but today I am finding myself with a little case of the rainy day blues. It's a good time to reflect, write, read and sleep.
To recap yesterday - I hopped on the famous Star Ferry to explore Kowloon with one mission in mind - to purchase a DSLR camera, one that I have been looking at for a few months now. I first laid eyes on the camera on a date actually. A guy I had been dating in the fall was a photographer and one day we decided to go camera window shopping. I knew then that I would be coming to Hong Kong so I decided to hold off on my purchase until I arrived in Hong Kong.
The ferry ride costs about $0.20 Canadian. Just one swipe of my Octopus card and I was sailing away to Kowloon. Kowloon is just on the other side of the harbour and is one of the most crowded places on earth. After battling the crowds to find my camera store, I ducked into the Kowloon Park to take a breath and gather my thoughts. Kowloon, like the Central District on Hong Kong Island has many, many designer stores. I have never seen so many Prada, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton stores all in one place. There was also a substantial line up in front of Chanel and Louis Vuitton--all people waiting to drop thousands of dollars on luxury goods.
I did end of buying my camera and I got it for a great deal. I'll still be using my point-and-shoot for night's on the town, but I am hoping to put my new camera to good use very soon.
Last night I had dinner with friends and decided to have an impromptu bar hop. We went to the Feather Boa an "exclusive" bar that used to be an old antique store where only members are served. Luckily, one of the women I was with is a member and knows the owner quite well and before I knew it I had a massive daiquiri in hand and the people (or expat) watching began. A few bars later and I found myself in Lan Kwai Fong. I think the pictures will describe it best, but basically Saturday night just becomes a massive street party. Everyone is out on the streets drinking and I actually don't think the bars close until people are done for the night. I was home by 2 a.m., but I know the party kept going after I left.
Another work week begins tomorrow. Hard to believe I've only been in Hong Kong for a week. Given the amount I have done in a week, I have no doubt I will be able to pack in all of Hong Kong in the next five months!
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