The first week was spent in Hong Kong, with trips to Macau and Shenzhen in China. We had a blast this week and the highlights of the week were.
Day 1 in Hong Kong we hit Mong Kok to do a bit of shopping Josche Style so this included Camera's and electronics.. Josche has been to Hong Kong so he was not suprised by the cheap prices but to me it was all new and very exciting!
We looked up the Lonely Planet Guide and went to visit Sam the Tailor to get some custom made suits, so we would look the part in London for our Job interviews.
On Day 2 We scheduled in our fitting this was a very interesting experience especially for me, I happen to like shopping and picking out clothes as you all know but I was put in place very quickly here they knew best so who was I to argue!! :-)
Later on that day I discovered the Ladies Markets, this was my first taste of bargaining and my first pair of Gucci Sunglasses :-)
After an afternoon of shopping and bargaining we ventured by tram up Victoria Peak from here we had an awesome view of Hong Kong at night time and Jody had.... and I quote "the best singapore noodles ever".
Day 3 we decided to venture out to Ocean Park which is a Theme park in Hong Kong, the trip out on the bus was very interesting as neither of us new where to get off. But it did help once we got on the right bus! When we eventually arrived we admired the view on the Cable Cars and Josche had a go at the roller coaster and then we got wet on the Log ride.
We also took about a thousand photos of Panda's but I just picked one with us in it below :-)
Day 4 Shenzhen!!! I learnt very quickly in Shenzhen the difference between tourist price and normal price. I paid $70 for her first "genuine" jimmy choo bag, but buy the end of the day was paying $15 for a "genuine" prada bag. We also bagged cheap Ralph Lauren shirts and a Gucci watch. Josche thought it was only fair that I learnt the art of bargaining on my own so I had a pretty big learning curve but by the end of the day I was the bargaining queen!
Josche also had a some fun with the locals trying to explain the ins and outs of Mpg4 Format :-)
Day 5 saw us heading up to see the Buddha after a very painful hour bus ride to the top after one of the locals told us the cable car was "broken" we climbed 206 stairs to see the Buddha. I also took some happy snaps of the local hard hats for all the Rio people.
While the buddha was interesting. The best part was catching the Cable Car home the views where magnificent!
Day 6 and 7 was filled with the Lights and Fun of Macau!! The next best thing to Las Vegas we took the opportunity to stay the night at the famous Lisboa Casino the oldest Casino on the Island.
When we arrived we hired one of the local "taxi cyclers" to show us around, it was definately an experience. Once he had given us the bike tour we did our own walking tour and saw many of the historical sights the city is amazing combining Vegas with Portugal.
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ReplyDeleteShorts back packs and pluggers in Shenzhen, I love it! Having said that, sensible Chinese apparel doesn't quite stop us giant white folk from standing out.
ReplyDeletePS "normal" price at Louhu Comercial Centre is still twice what you can pay in the back streets...that's if you can handle the stench, rats and barrage of friendly offers!