HONG KONG TRIP 2009 - DAY 1

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So here I am. My first step onto Hong Kong soil in at least 2 decades.
I know the flight is about 3 1/2 hours but it felt shorter than that. Perhaps that is why Hong Kong is such a popular tourist destination for Singaporeans.

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I noticed that the Hong Kong authorities made it rather easy to head on to Macau for it's casinos. One does not have to clear immigration, exit the sirport and head to the ferries that brings you to Macau. One can head on to the Ferry Terminals that Brings you to Macau, and clear immigration there before boarding. All within walking distance. And if you were too lazy to walk, just hop onto an airport buggy for HKD$50 per person.
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I was not in the least bit surprised to see that the very first retail shop I spotted in Hong Kong was a Starbucks. If this retail giant had their way, perhaps cutomers can check in their baggage and receive their boarding passes at STARBUCKS while ordering their Americanos. How's that for fantasy.
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This is the scene outside my hotel. Metropark Hotel Kowloon. It only dawned on me as I am writing this blog entry that I never did take a picture of the hotel's facade. I wonder why?
The area was perfect for tourist. It is within walking distance of all the major street markets and BEST of all, it was a neighbourhood that was full of pet stores. Cats Cats Cats Dogs Dog Dogs Cats Cats of all sorts. It was heaven!
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This picture was taken from my hotel room. I see YWCA across the street. The rooms in this hotel is pretty big by Hong Kong standards. Clean too. For about SGD$140 a night, I think it is pretty okay. I would not mind staying there again.
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