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We have been in Hong Kong numerous times, both before and after it transferred from Great Britain to the Peoples Republic of China. We don't see many changes, so the PRC seems to have kept things liberal, at least for tourists.One humorous note. Beth had made reservations over the Internet for what we thought was the Peninsula Hotel, a very high end hotel. We instead got the Eaton Hotel on the Kowloon Peninsula. It is a very nice hotel, but not nearly as nice or expensive as the Peninsula.
On the first night before sleeping Beth and I walked around town. We were both very tired. She promptly fell on the booby trapped sidewalk. Nothing hurt but her dignity.
DAY 2
We did the requisite tourist things today, including a trip out to Stanley Market and a trip to Victoria Peak. The tram to the Peak is always fun. Beautiful views all over Kowloon and Hong Kong. Bought Beth pearls and opals. So far we have dined on Chinese, German, Spanish and coffee shop cuisine. Have not missed America enough to go to McDonald's yet. It is good to see that we have exported our American culture all over the world. I also just got Beth a dozen roses, and have received points for that. |
| From a Previous Trip. The Chinese enjoyed the Blue Eyed Empress More photos of Hong Kong https://plus.google.com/photos/110129761917727570893/albums/5082212649956991329?banner=pwa |