I flew into Hong Kong on the 21st October 2010 and have to say its one of the better airports to fly into, although nothing in comparison to the old one (apparently). The views of the skyscrapers and mountains surrounding are stunning, if not clouded slightly with a combination of smog and haze, typical for the time of year. I was excited to be visiting HK, not only because of the vibrancy of the city, but because my second cousin Jill lives there, and has done since 1985. Although I have been to Australia 4 times prior to this trip, I have never flown a route through HK, much to Jill’s annoyance, and in hindsight and with what I now know about the place, mine too. It was great to see Jill waiting for me at
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