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November 15th 2007 by stephanieandcodyinchina
Hi friends/ family/ others,
We're here! Safe and mostly sound in Hong Kong. Thanks for re-routing to this blog; a shared blog is much more conducive to shared internet cafe fees and computer time. Plus, it's double the commentary and hopefully double the comments!
Last night, after a 15 hr plane ride, we made our way from Hong Kong International Airport to our hostel --via double decker shuttle bus--located in what is described by the Lonely Planet Guide to China as the "infamous" Chungking Mansions. Navigating our way through the 1st floor maze of vendors, suit touts and falafel stands was an experience to say the least, but we eventually located our quaint and far from infamous guesthouse.
We spent today riding the Star Ferry between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon (where our hostel is) and checked off our first objective, applying for visas. We plan to stay here in HK for about 4 or so days until our visas are ready to go.
Our next order of business is to find Cody some new glasses as they were somehow destroyed . . . on the plane! whoops.
The City glows. Nothing prepared us for this degree of hustle and bustle. It's amazing.
Tomorrow we plan to enjoy the 80deg. weather and trek around the highest point in HK, Victoria's peak. Much more to come...
with love,
CP and SH
P.S. Have we mentioned that comments rule? Thank you for your kind words so far.
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November 15th 2007 - Betsy: HEY HEY HEY!!!
hey guys! i guess i'm the first one to read your blog! i'm glad to hear you guys are safe and sound. the past couple days, i've been finding myself thinking, i wonder what steph and cody are doing! good luck on the glasses cody. that sucks a little. keep us posted! :)
November 15th 2007 - Kay/Mom: you made it!
So happy to hear you're there safe and sound, and already having adventures. And, well, you needed new glasses anyway, Cody....
Great idea, this superblog--it makes way more sense. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us!
November 15th 2007 - Sundeep: Woot
Yay for landing safely :) The city sounds awesome so far, can't wait to hear more.
November 15th 2007 - Mom and Dad: Yeah! You arrived!
So glad to hear you arrived safe! The adventure sounds amazing already. Also sounds like you picked a good hostel. Too bad about Cody's glasses--hope all turns out well there.
We were thinking and talking about you all day yesterday. You know you both are always in our thoughts and often on our lips.
Love you both tons!
November 15th 2007 - Katie Knutson:
So glad you are safe and sound! Enjoy getting settled in.
November 15th 2007 - Marisa:
Hiii beautiful travelers,
Please update your blog often as I will be living vicariously through you and the warm weather in China while hiking up Bascom hill. I'm so happy for you two- miss you already steph (...and Cody)
love from my continent to yours,
Marisa
November 15th 2007 - erin brainerd: hello in china
HI Stephanie. It is so hard to believe you and Cody are on the other side of the world!!! Congrats on the start of your adventure. Alec and I look forward to seeing many more photos (hint hint) and hearing all of your journeys. State side in Maine we are getting ready for Turkey day!!!! I love holidays that are about food and not gifts! Hope this finds you well. Good luck finding glasses...do either of you speak Chinese or is it mandarin or any of the dialects?
November 16th 2007 - Drew:
You made it! Congratulations! Good luck finding glasses Cody!
November 16th 2007 - Rach:
I am so glad you two made it safely!!!! It already sounds beautiful, Steph. Code--bummer about the glasses! Seriously though, the glasses in China are probably cheaper and much sweeter :)
Love you guys! Can't wait to see more updates.
November 16th 2007 - Mike K: Have Fun
Very cool. I am new to this whole blog experience. I am excited to be able to track your trip.
Enjoy it and be safe. It is definitiely a once in a lifetime opportunity.
November 16th 2007 - Mark Kloeckner: in touch
Hey, glad you guys made it safe. Sounds like you have embarked on an adventure of a life time. I look forward to hearing about the rest of the journey. Be safe! Stephanie, sorry I miss you at my Mom’s.
Uncle Mark
November 16th 2007 - laura: whew!
Hi Guys!
Thank you so much for your post. Even though I've signed up to be notified of new entries, I still check your blog everyday just in case...what a dork I am.
Anyway, I am wayyy curious to hear the story of how you get new glasses, Cody.
Was the visa process laborious? Is it for 4 months?
More, more, more, please!
November 17th 2007 - zoe: yay!
Steph and Cody!!! I am so excited that you are beginning such an amazing journey! And I get to tag along via this amazing blog....great great great. I can't write too much now, off to see Beowulf in 3D! good luck with the glass cody, and i miss you and love you steph.
Zoe
November 17th 2007 - Aunt Sue & Uncle Paul: Glad you made it
and glad you are safe. Can't wait to hear more from you, and good luck with the glasses. It's cold here, so enjoy the warm with for us.
November 21st 2007 - Pam, etc.:
Hey there guys! It is so nice to hear that you are safe and sound and having fun!. We've all been thinking about you guys alot. Love you!
November 21st 2007 - Aunt Becky: greetings from DC
Hi Stephanie & Cody....although only the start, your great adventure already sounds like just that...A"great adventure". I'm quite envious. I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving (especially when I don't have to cook!) It's my most favorite meal. I'm a fan of the Food Network, so am curious about the cuisine there and what you've sampled thus far. Take care...can't wait to hear more.(it's 65 degrees here today)......Love Aunt Becky..p.s. the pics are great!
November 23rd 2007 - Coco: hey!!
HEy guys!! I'm just getting to your blog now....it sounds like you are having an AMAZING experience already! Those pictures really make me want to go there...maybe we will have to have the 2nd annual womens retreat (and cody) there! I miss you guys!
February 4th 2008 - mukesh: my friend
stephanie
i am very happy to watch ur travel photos, i think ur very happy in china. i wish u a happy days, ur smile was great keep it,
with regars
mukesh nair , kerala
November 25th 2008 - Nic Tyson: Hi there
Hey buddy, I just discovered your blog. I had no idea you were in Hong Kong/China, that awesome!! I also had no idea any female could stand your presence, or any rugby players for that matter. I plan on trying to read all your blogs. I hope you guys are having a great time. How's the rugby over there?
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