Hong Kong - 25th October 2011

Today we caught the MTR across from Tsim Sha Tsui, where we were staying, to Central. We wandered around the area for a while until we came across the Central Mid-level escalators, which we took to the top, checking out the shops and restaurants on the way. Feeling adventurous when we got to the top, we had a look at the map and decided we would be able to walk to the Peak from here. There seemed to be signs along the way directing us to the Peak so we followed these for a while, and then eventually the signs stopped! So we cut our losses, found a cab and took it back down to the hill to the IFC Mall!! We checked out some of the shops here, before deciding to head over to Stanley. It was a bit of a trek out there - we had to catch a train to Chai Wan and then a bus (Wade and public transport usually don't go well together, but he was surprisingly good!!). It was well worth the effort though, Stanley was a really nice sea-side spot! We found a little cafe along the water where we had fish and chips and then wandered around the local markets. On the way back we took the bus from Stanley back to Central and then the MTR back to our hotel. We met up with mum late in the afternoon (she had been on a day tour), and took her to see the Ladies Markets and then to Outback Steakhouse for dinner!

Here are some photos from the day:


Central/Mid-level Escalators/Attempted walk to Peak/IFC Mall












Stanley












Ducks in Park Near Hotel




Night Shots & Dinner with Mum