Hong Kong is awesome!
But Cork and Angie are even better. What great hosts and hostesses they are. We arrived in Hong Kong from Seoul last Thursday afternoon to Cork's smiling face at the airport. He didn't have to come to the airport, but he did anyway.
We took the super fast and efficient train into Central Hong Kong from the airport which took only about 30 min or so. Then, a taxi to Cork's place up into the hills behind Wan Chai. The dogs went crazy, of course.
After resting a bit, we went down to a big mall for Jen to see the Mango, Zara and Espirit stores. She was happy to see her favorite clothes stores. After the mall, we went to the mid levels for some tasty grub. We told Cork we will eat any food but Korean, please. So, we went to aplace called Soho Spice. We had some awesome curries and meat. Jen and I aren't able to find much ethnic food in Korea, and that is something that we really miss about Seattle. Food in Seattle is excellent. Food in Korea is kimchi.
The next morning we traveled out to Disneyland for a day of Americana. We had a great time and the pictures speak for themselves. Afterwards, we taxied out to Repulse Bay for an awesome dinner at Spice (yes, the same name of the dinner from the earlier night but diferent place).
The following day, we went to Kowloon for Yoga in the Peninsula Hotel. The view from the shower was incredible. We ate an awesome Dim Sum lunch afterwards. Then, we took the subway to two different temples and then to Starbucks for a jolt. That night we went back to the mid-levels to celebrate Cork's upcoming birthday at Fat Angelo's.
The next morning, we went to the peak and then to the airport. We were very sad to leave.
Murphy after mellowing out a bit.
Jen getting to know the Murph.
And the sweet Mae-Mae.
A family portrait.
If you look closely, this is a COACH tram. Jen was really happy about that.
Super tall skyscrappers near Cork's place.
Jen and I on the Star Ferry.
The new Star Ferry terminal on the Hong Kong Island side.
The night-time harbor view with a giant cruise ship pulling into the harbor.
Night time in Jordan.
I think this is near the mid-levels, where the food is tasty.
A rad view of Nan Lien near Diamond Hill.
This is in the middle of an enormous city.
Pretty, eh?
Cool temple
The juxtaposition of the old and the new is startling. Really though, the temple is new, but the architecture is old.
Sweeheart, watch out with that flame!
Cool temple
Yoga was a good experience but very difficult, too. Cork is the maestro.
Me and the pups hanging out on the path near Cork's place.
This path is really awesome.
Jen's favorite building. Pic taken from a double decker bus.
Express train to Disney
Entrez-vous
Minnie!
Buzz Lightyear and Jen being very Asian by giving the peace symbol.
Space Mtn.
Tea-cups
Turbo guy is ready for 3-D.
On the river ride
Jen on the river boat.
Waiting to get on on the river ride.
Main Street, Hong Kong, via Burbank CA.
We are cheesy people. I am probably most guilty.
Us at the top of the peak tram on the morning we left.
