Crowded Street Market

Getting ready to leave HK

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August 15th 2006
Well Evan and I have had a marathon 3 days...we tried to fit all of the highlights and some major shopping in before we have to leave tomorrow. The highlight is our new collection of knock-offs--Evan got a $25,000 Franck Muller watch for $30 which looks very nice, but it doesn't tick consistantly...it keeps good time when it is running, but has stopped on a few occasions. Oh well, it looks reall ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong » Hong Kong Island

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Occupied by the UK in 1841, Hong Kong was formally ceded by China the following year; various adjacent lands were added later in the 19th century. Pursuant to an agreement signed by China and the UK on 19 December 1984, Hong Kong became the Hong Kong... ... read more