Avenue of Stars, Hong Kong.

After Macau, me and Paul met with Lea to visit the avenue of stars. This is Hong Kong's version of the Hollywood walk of fame. It has the stars and the handprints of famous Hong Kong celebrities. I searched for Jackie Chan because he is awesome!!!! ><

It was busy there as it is a romantic spot for couples for walk along and it is popular with tourist.  It also has a great view of Hong Kong island.

Pictures!!!

Hong Kong Skyline

Bruce Lee

Tian Tan Buddha (Giant Buddha), Lantau Island



Giant Buddha



On Monday morning, we decided to go to Macau. We had totally forgot about the public holiday so when we got there at 9.30am the boats had already sole out until 12.40. Since it was only going to be a day trip, it didn't seem worth it. Therefore we decided to go the next day and do what we had planned for Tuesday.

We headed up to Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau island. On the train we realised it was going to be busy but nothing prepared up for the 2-3 hour queue that lay ahead. I really don't know how long the queue was as I zoned out after a while. That was until this Chinese lady zipped until the tape in front of us. It looked like she was looking for her family so that was okay. But then her family walked along the barrier and tried to push in front of us with her. I was like hell no. So they went to the lady in charge and they must of told her that that lady had saved their place in the queue. THE LADY THAT PUSHED IT THE QUEUE!!!! I am still angry about this. There was also these two English cows that pushed in front of someone. It really makes me angry. The fact most people are polite and wait and then there is always someone who queue jumps.

Cable cars

By the time we got on the cable car we were tired. We decided to just see the Buddha then run back to the cable car before the queue got big on the way back.

In Lantau island there was hundreds of people (with hundreds still waiting the other end to come over). So we walked (quickly) up to the Buddha to take photos. The Buddha is beautiful and you can see all of Lantau island up there. There is no cost for the Buddha but you have to pay for the cable car and to go in the Buddhas head. We didn't go in the Buddha's head.

 

Giant Buddha

Lantau Island

Giant Buddha

Giant Buddha

There is quite a lot of stairs up to the Buddha which would my mums nightmare haha. These was two overweight Europeans in front of us and the guy sounded like he was going to have a heart attack.

There was no queue on the way back so we didn't have to wait. Thank goodness!

I will just warn you not to go on a bank holiday!!!! ><

That queue!

Victoria Peak, Hong Kong

On Sunday night, we ended to Central to catch the tram to the peak. We expected a queue but it didn't prepare us for what we found. The queue was over two hours just to get up. Luckly, we over heard a man talking about the taxi price. It is 40 HKD each one way on the tram. For a taxi it was 50 HKD for all of us. We hopped in a taxi and the taxi driver was laughing to us about the people waiting for the tram. He didn't understand the big fuss. But, I think most people don't realise how cheap the taxis are.

I expected a veiwing platform up at the peak but it was just a giant mall with a platform. It was strange. I would of preferred just a platform as you could have picnics up there etc, but it was just one big mall. We got some good picture though, considering it was very foggy that day.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

We left after night via bus 1. I recommend going up and down via bus and taxi, as from what I have heard the tram is not worth waiting two hours.

Hong Kong day 1 and the Wong Tai Sin temple

Oh Hong Kong. My friend correctly described it as Beijing's and New York's love child on drugs. ItThere so much happening all the time.

We arrived in Hong Kong in the late evening so we just went for a wander on the first day around Causeway bay. It was a Saturday afternoon, so it was mental. It was hard for me to take it all in, as there was just so much going on.

Hong Kong



Hong Kong



Hong Kong


The next day, me and Paul met up with my friend Lea. We hadn't seen her for 7 months since she left Korea. We ended up going to the Wong Tai Sin temple. It was a nice temple but after living in Asia for 1 and a half years now I am a bit fed up of temples.

The temple was quite busy as it was a Sunday and the next day was a holiday. It was just nice seeing Lea again really ^^.

Wong Tai Sin temple

Wong Tai Sin temple

Hey!

New and Old

Wong Tai Sin temple

My mum is coming to Korea!

I phoned my mum up yesterday and we were just casually talking, when my mum said she had no plans for the summer and she wanted to go on holiday. I said (half joking), why doesn't she come here. Within 5 minutes, I researched flights and within 10 minutes my mum was booked to come here in August. Crazy! So she is coming for two weeks. Sadly, I will be working for her last day and a half. BUT!!! We are booked for Jeju for 5 days in a five star hotel. I thought I would treat myself as this is a holiday and I won't be going on another one until October to HK *coughcough* :P. We are also going to Busan and Gyeongju. I am so excited!!

I have booked (or am going to book) so many holidays and trips at the moment ^^. I think they will make the year more exciting than last, when I didn't really plan anything except China. This month I am going to a Korean wedding, then I am going on a wine train (still to be booked). Then next month I am booked to go on a trip with Sarah. It's to the expo down south then the green tea fields, Hyang Il am temple and Nagan folk village. That was quite cheap. Only 60pounds for 3 days, two nights inc the green tea experience. So excited!! I am using my re-newal bonus to do all this ^^ I also have Hong Kong to look forward to with Paul! Soooooo excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everythings coming together right now! I think last week I was just so stressed with being signed up for a middle school and my school after school programs. This year is all about saving and travelling (I will do both! I just have to budget!!). I don't know if they will keep English teachers next year, so I am planning to see most of Korea. I plan to go to the DMZ (I didn't want to go at first, but I think while I am here I should see it) and do some hiking outside Seoul.

Happy! Happy! Happy!

Hong Kong

Yay! Hong Kong is booked and ready for October!! ^^ Going with my friend for 5 days!! So excited! Drinks by the harbor <3