First Stop Hong Kong!

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The Tres Amigos touchdown in downtown Hong Kong for an advernture of a lifetime!

We already have so many stories to tell after only five days away from home. here are just a few...

Suprisingly enough, the accomodation left down to Luc to arrange, was aptly named the 'Carlton Hostel' situated in the Chung King Mansions or more fondly known as the 'House of Horrors'. Nevertheless our accomodation was everything the Carlton Nightclub Port Talbot is, a bit shitty, not the biggest and home to a few 'odd types'... so totally IRRESISTIBLE!! One of those you know you shouldn't but your going to anyway places.

After a day and a half sight seeing, which consisted of Lauren taking orienteering to different levels, Luc cracking the whip and walking the legs of us and Gemma getting swollen legs i.e. Cankles, we finally reached the peak of Hong Kong to see the fantastic skyline. Then we got down to business and discovered a whole new side of HK...

The night markets, local cuisine and alcohol, lots and lots of alcohol:-

Night 1

We found our 'local' Irish Bar "Murphys" and got involved with the craic and buckets of beer! Happy Days. A true home from home.

Night 2

We found our 'local' Penthouse DJ birthday party - Free Bar - Luc and Lauren were Happy. A Beyonce Playing Poduim - So Was Gemma.

Night 3

We found our 'local' Rugby Haunt - Our Favourite Night Yet ;-). Where it was custom to dance on the bar and we were initiated with a bottle of Vodka and a jug of Coke. - Again something for everyone! Lauren was the first Tres Amigo who ended the night with her head down le bog!

Big thanks to Kayleigh O'Dwyer (a fellow Port Toiletan now residing in HK). She was the hostest with the mostest, she got us out of bed and into town with a gentle push towards the best nightlife, quirky bars and designer shops - much to Gemma's delight.

All in all HK was a pleasant suprise. Ever the extremist Gemma wanted to stay, get a flat and spend all her time in the shops. Ever the optimist Lauren loved every minute, wanted to stay longer but couldn't control her excitement for exploring the rest of Asia. Ever the drunk Lucy was far too pissed or hungover to comment.

Peace and Love

The Tres Amigos xxx

Ps. Typhoon Warning No.1 was scary fun, the crap we bought in the markets has inevitably turned our wrists green, we have been ill, we have been drunk, we have always been safe but never ever disappointed!!

WE HEART HONG KONG!!!

Next stop Vietnam...

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Comments

[Jayne Tayler]

how are my babes
Just reading your travel.blog sounds as if you are not enjoying very much then-- I think nottttttttttttttttt, continue to have a ball, you are living the dreammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Dinny]

Go for it girlies...............
So glad that you`ve got off to a good start girls, and seem to have taken to life on the road.Enjoy every single moment - these opportunities don't come around that often - and live for the day.Gem, my 2 minute phonecall to you earlier today cost me eleven squid so congratulations on setting up the south east asian mobile scam in such a short space of time!! Having re-read your blog I've noticed 5 spelling mistakes and 3 grammatical errors - as well as 4 things that will make Mae blush and another 2 that will have her reaching for the rosary!!And who said the state education system was failing us?! Nevertheless keep living it large and stick together. Papi x

[Auntie Julie]

You make me laugh!!
Have just read of your antics, and as a veteran of Careers Advice i suggest you write a book on your return, it will be a BESTSELLER..seriousley. Keep up the blogs, I will look forward to them, tres amigos Love and kisses..Auntie Julie xxxxxxxxxx

[michelle w]

Missin u all
hey girlies, u sound like u had a ball in HK hope the rest of ur adventure is like that. cant wait to hear ur vientam blog. Gem hope ur cankles r betta lol. juice surprise surprise u were to hungovr to comment and lt cant believe u were the 1st to get ur head dwn.. haha enjoy girlies take care. spk 2 u swn lv to u all xxx

[Uncle Chris]

Are you sure ?
Well here I am girls back home in Wales working my 2nd night shift really bored when i get an e mail from lucy to check the blog.I checked your blog and you sound as if you are having a ball already. Nothing like taking it easy for a few weeks just to find your feet, no way straight in feet first, thats the girls. I can't help wondering thou if you really are out in H K. So far you've met Kayleigh from Port Talbot, been to an Irish bar (the catholic club), visited the rugby club ( Green Stars) and are staying in the Carlton. Are you sure you are not walking the streets of PT, wearing kilts drinking flagons of BOW and living rough with the famous Terry Allen, because it sure sounds it. Anyway it's all sorted for when you get home, straight on the X Factor telling your stories, you may not win but it would sure be great Saturday night viewing. Nat and the girls send their love and we'll be checking the blogs for the latest updates. Enjoy every minute, love to you all from the Mad House.

[HOEY]

You lucky things you!!!!
Hello girls!!! I have finally overcome my technological retardedness (well I asked Gembo what to do...!) and I have read your first blog entry!!! It all sounds amazing and I am tres tres jealous!!!! I cannot wait to see you all again hopefully somewhere in the midsts of a fitty filled bar in new Zealand!!! BRING IT ON!!! Continue to make the most of every single minute, take it all in and don't miss out on anything!!! Love to you all and special kisses for my guardian angel Gems who I am missing more than I can say... Stay safe and all that xxxxxx

[Dinny]

Who`s the dude in the Celtic top.............
I was wondering where Moggsy had sloped off to after he left the 600 rugby supporters stranded in Italy.........and then he pops up in your photo, obviously back home in Nam!!It sure is a funny old world. Love Papi x

[Niamhi & Mammy Clare]

Beautiful babes !
We are sitting here in sunny port toilet reading your blog oh the joy! Mammy is hungover after a wild night with deano martino in the 4 winds last night... YIKES! And im just here tired and not hungover... yet anyway (you can tell im the responsible one). So glad your having a good time, can't wait for your next instalment of the Tres Amigos escapades. Miss and love you lots Niamhi-May and Tayler-Maid xx

[abi , phil, lew and evie]

Dont forget your MALARIA TABLETS
Hi girlies just got back from west brom with lew footy again, story of our life. After millions of downloads on lew laptop I have now discovered how to post a comment (finally). Your blog is brill really funny sounds as if your trip is all that you dreamed it to be. Cant wait for the next blog. Hurry up! Thanks for your emails and texts luc keep them coming we all really look forward to hearing from you. Take care of yourselves and stay together bye for now nite nitexxxxxx.......................by the way....DONT FORGET YOUR MALARIA TABLETS.......LOL

[Jayne Tayler]

how are my babes
Well girls you look a bit dark under the eyes might it be something to do with all night parties, why im so jealous, fab photos keep them coming Matthew and Lianne on face book yesterday looking at your hundredsssssssssss of photos, Hong Kong looks fab, Dada and I are seriously thinking of travelling ,so many fab places to see you are truly priviliged, i think thats how its spelt?, remember that Jayne, keep safe, dont get complacent, xxxx

[Lizzie T Evans]

Lizzie-Glad to see you engoying
Hi girls, glad to see you are engoying. I loved your photo,s of Hong Kong, it looks amazing. Everyone in Rhodes House send their love, we r really missing u. The landlord in the Academy is down on takings, he wants you home NOW. Can,t wait to see your photo,s of Vietnam. keep safe. speak soon. x x x

[jayne tayler]

Hi Babes
You are having a fantastic time, keep the e-mails, travel blog up to date, it is so much fun to read and we dont seem to miss you so much, good to have all this technology available to us, love to you all, and enjoy every moment, im sure you are, keep safe girls I want you all back in 1 piece with your stories to tell, love you Jaynex

[auntie colette]

green with jealousy
fab photos. can see ur all having a ball. So jealous of you in skimpy tops and with hot men.Lovely to catch up with you. Cant wait for an update . Love and best wishes auntie Colette.

[fizz]

Penny - Hiya Girls
Hows things Gem? you sound like your having a ball over there. Work is still same shit different day. Van is 40 tomorrow so she had her desk decorated yesterday was very nice. Take care Luv Pen xx