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| Partied @ Ho's House
Great Fun
For the first time, I successfully learned Mahjong.
What an exciting and challenging game!
 
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| What a rewarding day!
Two exchange program coordinators from the USA have come to Hong Kong.
They're Jonathan and Amanda. Since they work for a corporation that
partners with EF, EF sent me to be a tour guide with them today. I'd
been looking forward to this day for the week before. I kind of planned
today's itinerary. Overall, the plan worked out pretty well.
Our first stop today is the Peak. While we're taking the tram to the
Peak Tram station in Central, there was an accident in Wanchai. So, we
took a cab instead. From Wanchai to the Peak, it cost us only $50,
which is way cheaper than three Peak Tram tickets added together. We
did a little bit sight seeing at the Peak, took a few pictures, and all
those stuff that ordinary visitors do.
Next, we headed back to downtown Central by the Peak Tram. We sit at
the front of the tram, looking it moving down the hill, like a roller
coaster, however more slowly. Somewhere near the Lan Kwai Fong, we ate
at the "Tsim Tsai Kee," a renown restaurant for prawn wonton noodles.
Being recharged, we were ready for the highlights in the afternoon.
Our destinations for the afternoon were all on the Kowloon side: Gold
Fish St, Flower Market, Bird Garden, Ladies St, Jade Market, Temple St,
and the Avenue of Stars.
First, taking MTR, we got off at the Prince Edward Station. I seldom go
to those places; I didn't have a clue of how to get there, and I could
hardly read the map. That's probably why I wasted sometime figuring out
the way.
At the Gold Fish St, Jon and Amanda was amazed by the great variety of
fish and pet. So did I! It's like a living aquarium in the middle of
the city. Quickly going through the Flower Market--which didn't appeal
to them, we arrived at the Bird Garden. The two Americans were
fascinated to see that great number of birds. Jon bought a bird cage
for his mum, and I was freaked out by a cricket flying toward me.
After that, we took a cab to the Ladies Market, where Jon and Amanda
spent hundreds upon hundreds of dollars getting knock-off deals and end
up being ripped off. They liked to bargain. A $50 discount would look
appealing to them. They're such tourists. Anyway, it's good for
tourists spending money in Hong Kong.
Then, we too a cab again--you know, Americans dont like to walk--to the
Jade Market. Shopping again. Finally, we got to the Temple St., so
called the Men's St. Just right at the middle of the street, Jon told
me, "OK. We're done with Market." I agreed with him too. A little bit
excess of going through markets here.
Shopping is done, so it's time for dinner. We dined at the Tung Hoi
seafood restaurant. We had pan-fried prawn ball, scaloop, spicy garlic
eggplant, and hariy crab pan-fried dumplin. It was very nice.
Finally, at the Avenue of Star, we watched the light show. Well, it's
cool. And they're interested in the hand wax stuff, and made it. After
taking Star Ferry back to central, we said goodby to each other. They
went back to hotel, and I went home.
It was of great fun being a tour guide, especially with nice people
like Jon and Amanda. They are easy-going people, making it easier for
me to accomodate their needs. Being a tour guide also reminds me of the
beatiful sides of Hong Kong, which I have always forgotten. I just love
to show others my culture as well as learn about other cultures. | | |
| Tried out for Muay Thai Boxing for the first time ever today with Eric and FuChi. Dude! It was just awesome! Can't wait for the next lesson! If you guys want to join, come on every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at the Western District Sports Center at 8 pm. It lasts for 2 hours til 10, and costs only $350 a month. | | |
| 今日去招呼廿個美國來的交換生coordinator. 除左我, 仲有Tina, Duncan同Mandy. 一眾人去左搭天星小輪過灣仔, 係金紫荊廣場影下相. 參觀埋EF Office. 係o個度幫學生家長同coordinator做翻譯. 晚餐就係"有骨氣"打邊爐. 老外對我地D食物既感到興趣又抗拒. 
 
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