Was more productive than I expected today - after breakfast and laundry, I took a walk along the harbor. Found myself on the walk of stars, Hong Kong's answer to the walk of fame in Hollywood. Essentially commemorating movie stars I never heard of, though I did find the statue of Bruce Lee I'd seen on post cards and wondered about, which was a pleasant surprise. Super hot out - totally missed having my sun umbrella with me.
Also got some nice photos of the harbor and Hong Kong skyline in daytime. A junket passed by as I was there, which was cool as it makes the little boat I got my dad not a lie Stores just opening as I drive past now, but there was a little souvenir section in the hotel business centre. Likely way cheaper than anything I'd find in the airport. The little boats are magnets which is kind of cool.
Checkout went smoothly, and found out that the basket of fruit was indeed complimentary, good news as I have the oranges in my purse. Between that, the comfy beds and the excellent location, I'm going to miss this hotel. I'd definitely stay here again on a subsequent visit to HK, unless there was a fabulous deal somewhere else. Leaves more money to shop.
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At Kowloon station. You can check in to your flight from here, with your airport express ticket. So worth it - now don't have to worry about my bags on the train, nor worry about a line at the airport. Had I known in advance I would have rushed a bit less getting here. Apparently my flight today is a codeshare with Dragon Air - I hope they're good.
Also managed to return my octopus card already - I spent just under 60 HKD on my transportation yesterday - web taking into account the 7HKD fee for returning your card, which is super cheap, especially compared to the 350HKD tour I had been considering. Getting the deposit back would also have been super sweet as food money for the airport, if you has spent hat you had in the city.
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Almost at the airport. The train passes by Tsing Yi before hitting the airport, which I enjoy because it's a port area. The weather really is beautiful today, particularly when enjoyed from inside an air-conditioned environment with comfy seats :). A far bit of the train route runs along the water which is really nice.
I think I like traveling alone - or as alone as I am now, equipped with various tech toys to keep me connected. Not sure I'd be able to manage a long trip alone without a way to check my email and call home - not to mention blog :) I've written a lot today - mainly because I know free wifi is coming, and also because being a transit day I'm a bit bored.
Setting your own schedule is nice, not having to consult anyone bar the odd tourist office for advice. Not to mention being able to walk and wander at whatever speed i want. My navigational skills are good, so I've managed to fid my way on my own pretty well, and baring the odd run in with a jade merchant did ok budget-wise too. And I've gotten pretty good at taking photos of myself - though my fellow tourist and the locals here are super nice, and usually offer to take them for me when they see me trying.
I haven't gotten lost or missed a plane yet which is a good sign :)
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Having a yummy lunch at the airport, from the cafe de coral. Luckily you can order by number - I stuck to the meals with pictures, and ended up with porkchops, with separate dishes of veggies and then rice - really good value. Even with adding a taro bubble tea smoothies it comes in at just over 40 HKD.
Will eat, then hole up at an outlet near my gate to charge my devices whole surfing online.
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