Hong Kong

Well we are here on our last stop for this trip... it seems weird that after so long we are so close to being home. For now however we will enjoy the vibe that is Hong Kong.
Immediately hit by the humid wet air is what quite a contrast to what life had been like for the last couple of weeks.
We stayed in Kowloon in possibly the worlds smallest room. It fitted a small double bed and had a toilet shower room all in one which could possibly have been smaller than just our toilet room at home.... Added to the cramped location was the fact there was no exterior windows. Needless to say we had no idea what time it was when we woke up or what the weather was doing. It was really clean and the people lovely.
Hong Kong truly has one of the most breathtaking skyscrapers i have ever seen and as it changes from day to night it is just magic. Every night the lights are choreographed to music and flicker on and off in time with the music.
We went for a hop on hop off bus tour as our chosen way to get around Kong Kong as there were four different routes and gave us a wonderful overall impression of the city.On the first day we headed off to the South side of Hong Kong Island to Stanley Bay and it beautiful sea front and wonderful market (be proud of me people, I didnt buy anything). The bus drove us through the townships of Repulse Bay and Deep Water Bay and proved magnificent views across the South China Sea. The traditional Sampan Ride at Aberdeen was fascinating as we got a glimsp of how the people who live full time on these boat live and the fishing techniques employed. We also saw the giant floating restaurant, however trying to get there to eat some lunch proved less fruitful.
We took the night tour bus and it turned out to be a true adventure in extreme rainfall. We were on the top deck in a covered section and each time the bus braked water would rush to the front and create a large waterfall down the stairs to the bottom deck of the bus... we didnt get to see much.

On the next day we headed up Peak Tower for spectacular views across the whole on Hong Kong and then on an electronics mission for my brother. We had a lovely night cruise to watch the lights followed by some Temple Street Night Market action... this time I wasnt so strong and the market sucked me in and out came my wallet :) The food on Temple St is fabulous as you sit outside and watch the hustle and bustle of the market wash over you.
Our last full day of our holiday and we have an action packed day planned. Ocean Park is so big and has so many cool rides and shows its hard to know where to start. Lucky for me I have possibly the worlds best adventure park planner as a boyfriend and he had me darting off all over the place. I am a big scaredy cat when it comes to roller coasters etc until I get on the first one and then I love to hate them. I am just glad F didnt buy the photo of me looking like I was about to burst into tears at the end of the roller coaster ride.... On  top of the rides we had cool shows with dolphins, sturgeon and exotic tropical birds. After we left Ocean Park full of adreline we headed to the famous Hong Kong Happy Valley Racecourse for some Wednesday night betting action. I was so much fun and we were so close to the action... what a great night out and inexpensive.
Our final day in Hong Kong and of our 7 month adventure took us to the History Museum which was well worth a visit.