Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Hong Kong Reunion Day 16

Just because I left Hong Kong, my travelling was nowhere near done.  I managed to get a little sleep on the plane.  I watched Barbie, which was fine. 

I landed in Heathrow and I had nearly 4 hours layover.  After much deliberation, I had a panini from Wetherspoons.  I flew back to Manchester, there were a lot of taxiing in Heathrow, there were more taxiing than flight time, at one point, I thought we were driving back to Manchester in the plane!  In the short flight time, they still managed to give us water and biscuit.

I landed and when I got out of the airport, the shuttle was already waiting.  I got home in good time.

Although I was tired, I managed to fire up the water heater and did some unpacking.  I also noticed my internet was down!  Another thing to sort out!

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Hong Kong Reunion Day 15

I got up early, said my goodbyes to my cousin and my mom.  I walked to the MTR stating waiting for it to be opened, I should have got some breakfast.

Then I took the Airport Express to the airport, true to their words, they did not charge me a second time within 24 hours.

I got a McDonald's Fillet O Fish breakfast, much to my surprise, their airport price is the same as the normal price, no wonder they got a lot of customs.

I boarded the plane, hence concluded my Hong Kong trip.

Monday, 29 January 2024

Hong Kong Reunion Day 14

I finished packing, tidied the room and left Floria's flat the last time. I walked to the MTR station with all my luggage, and went to the Hong Kong Airport Express Station.  Before I went to the luggage drop off point, I was charged $100, for using the Airport Express! I successfully dropped off the luggage, which made my day a lot lighter, literally.

Then my sister joined me to meet the rest of family in MTR.  My mom insisted we burnt incense first, so we did.  Then we met up with my cousin from my dad's village for a catch up.  Followed by another cousin to a cat cafe.  I was misled to believe there was a Maine Coon there.

After that, my sister insisted on doing tourist shopping, and after 30 minutes, I gave up and did my own shopping. 

We reconvened at the dinner restaurant, their service was quite poor!  My cousin's kids, and grand daughter also joined us.  Followed by sweet soup from an old shop where we grew up eating.

I said my goodbyes to the Leungs, then my mom and I stayed the night at my cousin's.  Where I managed to dropped the phone in water and killed it...

Saturday, 27 January 2024

Hong Kong Reunion Day 13

I went to McDonald's for a quick breakfast before I went to the Mills to get a coffee with Icarus.  McDonald's can delivered to the table and asked if I wanted hand sanitiser, which was good service.

Then we went to barbeque, much to our surprise, there were no forks!  But there were pots!  Two in one BBQ Hot Pot.

Then we went back to the Mills and caught Haylie for another coffee.

I then went all the way to the other side of Hong Kong to have dinner with the Tangs'.  We had clay pot rice, which was fine, I didn't think they were that special...

We topped up with take away sweet soups and sat around at the Tang's for a little bit.

Friday, 26 January 2024

Hong Kong Reunion Day 12

I went to chat with my insurance agent, then went to catch up with Karen for lunch, followed by Yan and co for afternoon tea.  I met little Lewis for the first time, he was all masked up, so I could just see his eyes.

I popped by my mom's briefly to say hi before heading back to North Point for dinner, Western dinner.

Thursday, 25 January 2024

Hong Kong Reunion Day 11

After much of trying, we got more banking done.  My medical report was also back, I was in grand scheme of things fit enough.

I went to have hot pot with Icarus, then hang out in her old flat before heading out for dinner and more shopping.

We managed to catch Carol for a night cap before called it a day.

Wednesday, 24 January 2024

Hong Kong Reunion Day 10

I took the wrong tram, so I ended up at my sister's flat, so I popped up to say hi to everyone.  The Australians were freezing.

Yet more banking before I went to see Yan.  We had a lunch, I handed over her order.

Then I went to see General Che, wrote on the well wishing for the Chans and the Leungs, ie my sister.

There were loads of herons, and other birds near General Che's temple.

After yet more shopping, I went to see Hedy for dinner.