We managed breakfast at the hotel, it was 1 choice from 7. I chose option 5: pancakes and syrup,hard boiled egg, 2 small beef sausages,tiny portion of baked beans, fruit salad and a mug of milk, orange juice and coffee. Not too bad? Vince chose option 3: cornflakes,milk,fruit salad, yoghurt, toast and jam. Thought you’d be interested lol!
We bit the bullet and ventured out via taxi to the harbour. We bought a 48 hour ticket that allows us to do and visit lots of things.
So today turned out to be a success! The weather wasn’t good though. It is cold and foggy with poor visibility 14c, but felt colder. Gone are the summer days of 25c😟.
First we went on an open bus tour so we had to catch the ferry over the harbour from the cultural centre to Hong Kong island. The tour was 2 hours and we got off once to go on a sampan boat to see the traditional boat houses in that area of the harbour.
We were freezing when we got back to the place we started. There was a huge shopping mall on 3 stories with designer shops and nice cafes. Soooooo many people though I don’t like it but I feel safe here. We ate a small salad and warmed up with a hot drink.
Next we went to the marine museum. It was very interesting and lots of exhibitions. There was an interactive simulation of steering a large ship into Hong Kong harbour. It was great fun. The sea could be calm or stormy and the weather could change. It was so true to life and I felt sea sick! I turned the ship right round and went fast and slow through the waves. Every age would enjoy this from Otis and Louis Lily Anona and Grandma!
Next we went on the ferry on a harbour tour. The harbour skyline was impressive although gloomy weather. There was a guided explanation of all the buildings around this deep natural harbour . One of the 3 only in the world. Phew it was phenomenal!
So now we had to get back to our hotel. We got back on the ferry to Kowloon, then called at the tourist info to find out where the taxi rank was. What a day shared with thousands of people! Hope the weather is better tomorrow as we are going to see a huge Buddha on top of a mountain
Retirement Here I Come 
It sounds like a slightly better day…I wonder how you manage to do so much in one single day though! You are incredible! And one could have thought you would have been tired of the jetlag, but looks like you are saying no to any of this lazy traveler’s non-sense and just go on and on!
Asia…yes, people everywhere…but feels safe (mostly, as long as you keep an eye on your purse).
As for the breakfast option, it was interesting to know you did not go for the duck legs with ginger raw roots and fish soup…wonder why?!
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