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Oceania » New Zealand » North Island May 3rd 2010

Geo: -36.8474, 174.7663rd May – last day in HKThe flight to Auckland wasn't until 21:05, so we had almost a full day in HK. Since our last visit in 2008, two new shopping/commercial centres have opened, so it seemed the ideal time to go and have a look round. The first one was called i-Plaza on Nathan Road, at site of the Hyatt Hotel. We use to go and have breakfast at one of the cafes there, so we were curious how the new building would look. It was modern and glass featured heavily on its exterior. Inside were several levels of shops and restaurants just what Hong Kong is so short of. The other new building was called K11. Not sure why it was called that, but yes, you guessed it was another commercial and ... read more
K11 - models

Asia » China April 30th 2010

Geo: 22.33, 114.18Safely arrived in HK on Friday, 30th April. We were lucky, the flight was pretty empty so we didn't have anyone sitting next to us. Cathay Pacific has improved the comfort in their economy cabins but 11 hours in there was still a bit uncomfortable. The entertainment was good and we watched a few films and some HK televeision programmes.We touched down at 7:00 local time, just as our bodies was ready to go to sleep. We both nodded off as the plane came in to land and were jolted awake as it touched the ground. Alas, the nap was only for 20 mins. As we arrived rather early, our hotel room wasn't ready so we had to hurry to the nearest cafe to have a large caffeine injection. After a nap of an ... read more
An exhibition of Old Memories of HK
The Big Buddha
Queueing for the cable car

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London April 28th 2010

Geo: 51.5002, -0.126236Well, we have checked in, so just need to pack the cases and we are ready to go. Let's hope there are no delays on the tube or any more ash clouds coming our way. The flight is on 29th April and will take 11 hours. We arrive in Hong Kong at 7:10 in the morning. It's going to be a very long day. We shall be very pleased to see the hotel bed later.... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London April 2nd 2010

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North America » United States » Pennsylvania » Lancaster March 30th 2010

Geo: 40.038, -76.3013... read more

North America » United States » New Jersey » Lambertville March 29th 2010

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