Amidst the haze rises numerous skyscrapers, that reach out to the sky like long fingers. Hong Kong is a shopping haven for its locals and tourists alike. I for one was just happy to watch the frenzy.So far, Monica and I have seen much of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon (where we are staying, the most densely populated part), and also the outlying islands called Lama and Lantau Island.
Lama Island was a quaint and laid-back fishing village. Here I saw houses built on stilts along the water's edge. Lantau Island featured the Big Buddha sitting atop Ngong Ping plateau. Quite magnificent in its immenseness. There were many markets in Kowloon where we stayed - a Ladies' Market (selling clothes, bags and accessories), Temple Market (selling clothes, bags and more accessories), Goldfish market and a flower market. The flower market was amazing and had so many beautiful, very large bouquets of gladiolus, chrysanthemums and various other species.
We have also been tasting the various food that Hong Kong has to offer, from dim sum to fish ball noodles to bubble tea. We still think that Melbourne's dim sum is the best.
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