My sister in law (SioMe) and I flew to Hong Kong last February 20.  It was a short flight from where we’re at.  About 2 hours of fly time.  Once we get to the bustling city.  We went straight to our rented apartel via the MTR at Kingston near the Fashion Walk in Causeway Bay.  We stayed for 5 days and 4 nights.  Since there are only the two of us.  We did manage to go to a lot of places.  Some we already knew and some we had discovered.  It was really an adventure for the both of us.  Whom is used to going to Hong Kong with our respective families and that they are the ones navigating us where to go.  But this time around.  We’re the bosses and we’re also the navigators.  Giving us the chance to explore the city and it’s sights at our own pace and time.

A nice cup of milk tea.

SioMe’s order: Tempura set menu

My order of Pork Apple Curry

Food Street at Kingston Road

Pumpkin Noodle Soup at Ajisen

Gyoza at Shirokiya Hong Kong

Okonomiyako at Shirokiya Hong Kong

We set a date when to go to Macau.  It’s just an hour ferry ride from the Central station.  Since it’s SioMe’s first time in Macau.  I took her to the Fisherman’s Wharf.  Had lots of photo opts with the beautiful structure depicting different countries.  Then we took a cab ride to the Square, where’ the infamous church front of St. Pauls can still be found.  We also had a scrumptious egg tart which is quite famous in Macau for it’s authentic Portugal recipe.  So far it is the best egg tart I ever had.  We also tried the Yakult Fruit Tea drink.  It was different, but not that bad either.  At least now I know that Yakult and fruit tea can be mixed together.   Churches surround the square, because this used to be ruled by Portugal hence the churches.  They are really pretty.  We also hotel hopped from Wynn, to MGM, to the connecting hotels of The Plaza, Four Seasons Hotel and The Venetian Hotel.  All of them are gorgeous in their own way.  Some more extravagant than the others.  By the time we get home to our apartel, it was already 1am!

The boat ride to Macau

Fisherman’s Wharf

An authentic Thai Food Restaurant

The view from our table

Seafood Tom Yam Soup

Very tasty noodles.

The Arte Shop in Fisherman’s Wharf

Suit of Armor

St. Paul’s Ruins

Looking down from St. Paul’s Ruins

The best egg tarts!!!

Yakult Fruit Tea

 Trying to find our way.

A picture made out of cut out fabrics and glued together.

Made out of fabrics.

Opera House

Sitting Room

Church

The church looks so dainty and pretty.

It was really crowded when we went to Macau.

Hotel Lisboa

Fountain show by Wynn Hotel

Flowers at the lobby of Wynn, and they’re real too!

Swimming pool area of Wynn

Wynn’s main lobby

Beautiful Chinese Zodiac ceiling at Wynn

Inside the main area of MGM

Glass Chandelier in MGM

The Four Seasons Hotel

The Venetian Hotel

 

 

 

From our walks in Hong Kong, we found out that the Ladies Market and electronic shops are located in Mong Kok, the outlet stores are in Tung Chung, and the wholesales clothes are in Lai Chi Kok.  Of course in between our walks there’s a lot of shopping that had been done.  He he he.  Girls will be girls.  Like a moth to a shinning bling bling.  We also noticed that Bonjour Pharmacy is cheaper than SaSa and Watsons.

Time Square in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

Inside the airport

Our short trip had really made us aware of what Hong Kong & Macau has to offer.  Not only did we enjoyed ourselves. We made memories to cherish forever.

**Author’s Note:  If your going to Hong Kong, make sure you have the most comfy walking shoes because lots of walking is needed.  Happy Shopping!