Hong Kong

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Well we got here after a 12 hour flight through the night. Hong Kong airport is amazing. You have to get on a shuttle train to get to immigration after leaving the plane. The platform had glass doors that opened as the train arrived and it stopped so each train door matched the platform one!! Why can't we manage something like that. The airport is huge, very efficient and spotlessly clean. The luggage was waiting when we got to baggage collection in a huge baggage hall. We caught a taxi , again well organised, and ventured into Hong Kong rush hour traffic, not for the faint hearted. The journey took us across two spectacular bridges and through a multi laned tunnel with fantastic views of the harbour and hills all the way to our hotel in Kowloon. We are on the 31st floor with views over the harbour with free mini bar, complimentary hot food in the evening and have just got back to our room having sampled the complimentary cakes and drinks in the executive lounge........what a life. We are going to attempt our first try at including some photographs of the views from our room onto the blog!! Hope this works. It is now 8.30 pm so it's off to bed time we are 8 hours ahead of UK time.

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Comments

[Sue & Lew]

Great photo
Glad to hear you arrived safely I expect you will be too tired for the mini bar it's amazing but true! Beware the beautifully waitress served drinks they come at a high price we remember them well! Enjoy the adventure stating to feel very envious. x

[D MJ Binkley]

Long flights
The long flights are never fun but this makes it worth it. Happy travels.

[Ruth]

It worked!
Your blog is working! Photos on blog too - well done! It looks and sounds incredible. Enjoy your trips in Hong Kong. Looking forward to hearing about them. Poppy & Toby will be so excited when they come home from school and read your blog. We all miss you loads. Xxxxxxxxx

[Ruth]

It worked!
Your blog is working! Photos on blog too - well done! It looks and sounds incredible. Enjoy your trips in Hong Kong. Looking forward to hearing about them. Poppy & Toby will be so excited when they come home from school and read your blog. We all miss you loads. Xxxxxxxxx

[Joyce]

Hi
Wow looks great...not too sure I would like a glass bottomed platform..you know me!!!Enjoy exploring the city.My friend had an apartment above the clouds when she lived in Hong Kongxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Helen and Dave]

You're off!!
Great start guys! Everything working perfectly. Sensational views from your windows. Looking forward to sharing your adventures. We'll be there every step of the way. Xxxx

[Kathy Sweeney]

Have a fantastic trip....live the dream !!
Hi Penny and Chad, Sheena gave me the link to your blog ! Just wanted to say I shall be following you guys as you traverse NZ...looking forward to your posts...so envious !!! HK photos came out great ! Lv Kat xoxo

[Jo]

Hong Kong
Hi Chad and Penny So pleased you have arrived safely. Sounds amazing so far! Enjoy your time in Hong Kong and keep blogging so we can enjoy your adventures too. Xx

[annegame]

Great - I loved the bustle of Hong Kong but wouldn't want to spend too long there! The heat was amazing as we stepped outside the hotel, all so different but that was about 30 years ago!! We shall toast you at the Advisers meal tonight! Keep safe and well. Love, Annex

[Miss Yates]

Wow! We have read your blog with amazment! We love the photos and it all reminds Miss Yates of her brother who lives on HK island in Wan Chai. Keep having the time of your life and we look forward to hearing all your news very soon. Lots of love Y5CY