Thursday 10 December

Today was better weather so we took our free shuttle bus to the harbour front and caught a Star Ferry at the Pier across to Hong Kong Island. We followed to the letter instructions we found online for how to get to Victoria Peak, so the Star ferry ride was followed by a public bus to the Lower Peak Tram station, and then a tram ride up to the Peak. There was still  a lot of fog but we were able to enjoy the views and a long scenic walk.

   
   
It differs from the Blue Mountains Scenic Railway due to extensive shopping and dining available up on the Peak. We chose a restaurant called Hong Kong Day for a late lunch, and everyone chose some local cuisine from the menu. This had varying degrees of success – Tim wasn’t a fan of his shredded pork with Singapore noodles, but I loved my fried rice with shrimp 😉

Speaking of food…Elle, please thank Jeff for the suggestions – we didn’t have enough time to see the Big Buddha (except on Google!), enjoyed the Peak, and didn’t do yum Cha for breakfast, because we had cereal in our room and well…for breakfast?!?!

We returned to our hotel to pack up via a Christmas display at the Hermitage Hotel, and a last visit to the iSquare to pick up some more pastries for a light dinner.

We tried to book taxi/s to take us to the airport, but discovered they do not take credit card and we are low on cash. So the alternative was a taxi (or two) to Kowloon station and then the Airport Express train, which was not much cheaper but allowed us to not run out of cash! I am impressed with the public transport system – the train network is extensive and it is amazing to check in at the airport and then have to catch an underground train to your departure gate!

  
Our flight leaves at 12.30am so we are sitting at our gate, colouring in, reading, and dozing. Goodnight!