White Guy in Asia (Part Duex)

As soon as I could see the islands of Hong Kong from the airplane on the way in I was sure I would love this place. Although 75% of Hong Kong has been declared natural park, the other 25% houses its 6 million people (I took the tour today, ;) ).This results in an urban area unequaled. Last night I went out to a few local watering holes and mixed with the locals. On the way out, I stopped at a typical chinese restaurant here in Hong Kong. Using all the Cantonese I know, I pointed at something appetizing on the picture menu. God knows what it was, but I ate it and moved on. This morning I woke up early, had breakfast at the hotel and then headed out to check out the central business district on foot. I then returned to the hotel at 2 for the Hong Kong Island tour. We went up to Victoria Peak, the top of the island, for spectacular views. After we headed around the southeastern coast of the island checking out some of the old fishing villiages (see picture). Next we drove up the coastline checking out the beaches and local markets. I was blown away by the real estate and expensive cars, including a Maybach, many RR's, a handfull of Maseratis, a Ferrari and a Murcielago.

Tonight I am heading out on a booz cruise of the harbor. I mean, an educational and insightfull aquatic tour of the region ;). Its a cruise around the island at night to take in the beatufilly lit skyline and all of Hong Kong's lights.
More soon,






My new Chinese friend, watch out Kyle.