It’s Saturday and Yammy has got the day off. We are all going to Stanley markets today with Peggy, Mandy, Angela and Avis. The bus trip to Stanley was great as we were at the top of a double decker where we were able to see much of the hustle and bustle not easily seen from ground level.
Stanley is a different side of Hong Kong where obvious wealth and all its trappings are on display for all to see. The markets were an interesting mix of old world charm in a modern setting. Some hard bargaining was done and bags were filled before moving onto the Maritime Museum where the relics and recreations gave a great insight into Chinas’ seafaring past.
Moving on from Stanley the girls took us to one of the other highlights of the week, eating out.
Tonight it was Taiwanese cuisine in Hong Kong Central and then on to the Peak. This was a breath of fresh air, literally, as the altitude gave us some relief from the unrelenting steamy heat of the lowlands. The view is truly impressive giving a city lit panorama of Hong Kong and Victoria Harbour stretching all the way to the New Territories. A quick cable tram ride back to the city saw us on our way home again for a very late night finish to a hectic variety filled day.
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