Off to Hong Kong

 Hong Kong: The First Chronicle

     Only two years have past since my first airplane experience, I was so happy I can finally figure out what does it feel to technically "fly". Now, I found myself being on my first international flight. You can barely imagine how sleepless I was a week before.

 

View from The Peak

On my way to Hong Kong I actually wrote something on my phone's Evernote, it quotes: 

"I carry a huge bucket full of expectations on my first trip abroad. Expectations like, slightly colder weather, fresh air, less pollution, ultra clean streets, considerably friendly commoners and to sum it all up, I would just like to experience their culture that in theory is significantly different from my home country, Philippines."

     Let's see if these parameters are met on my most anticipated trip outside the country.

     The first impression I had before arriving on the soils of Hong Kong is that their airport is effin' huge, like enormous, seems like ten times the size of our arguably worst airport. In fact, you have to ride a tram-like bus to roam around to reach your boarding gate. In the airport alone, you will be in contact with different races that almost feels like rushing towards you.

Avenue of the Stars

     Leaving the airport is the biggest indicator that you're in another coast, you don't know any of the modes of transportation! Unlike in our country where the routes are clearly indicated, their buses feels like you're playing bingo, the sign only indicates A41, B22, etc. It drove us crazy. We later found a huge billboard-like routes so it didn't take us long before commuting to our first destination the Ngong Ping 360. By the way, the double-decker buses sure is an experience in itself. The second floor of the buses will ensure you an almost 360 view on your journey.

I'll discuss Ngong Ping, Disneyland and Ocean Park on another blog. Please stay tuned!

#selfie at the Regal Hotel

     It is after Ngong Ping did we have the chance to be checked in on our hotel (Regal Hotels International: 5 Star Hotel). It was exhausting! Sore as we are, we have manage to walk to the hotel from MTR on the longest possible route, which we found out on the second day.  This "walk-to-the-hotel" was the biggest hindrance on our vacation. The soles of my feet have never been this tired on their whole life (my Crocs are partially to be blamed). The hotel room have managed to reward us with it's bathtub, the view and most specially the softest bed I've been in.

     Last Impression, It's more fun in the Philippines. As the saying goes, "There's no place like home." Everything is generally good in Hong Kong but forgive me but I don't like their food, their smell (hahaha!) and especially their PERSONALITY. They are grumpy as hell, they work and live as if someone is torturing them to death. I cannot emphasize that more and I'm not over-exaggerating here. All of the experience there have an equivalent counterpart here in the Philippines or even better. As for those who are looking forward in visiting this country, lower your expectations because you can never compare the Philippines in terms of its cultural complexity, economic factors set aside. As for doing so you'll enjoy Hong Kong as much as I did. I do enjoyed it nonetheless but still, disappointed. Especially on the theme parks so stay tuned!

     I'll discuss the foods, shopping, city life and so much more here: All about Hong Kong. I have to separate these topics to another thread to express my archive of stories, I have so much to say, so please bear with me.

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