Sydney Harbour is beautiful but to arrive in Hong Kong in the fog early in the morning and then see it appear as the fog lifts is spectacular. You are right in the heart of the city, berthed at Kowloon and a short Star Ferry ride, free if a snr cit, to HK Island. WOW. Busy, bustling and buildings but so lively. We walked to Nathan Rd on the 1st morning back to the ship then back to Nathan Rd. Shopping unbelievable. Only problem are tailors wanting to sell you suit/shirt very cheap on every corner. Or fake watches & bags on every other corner. Day 1 was very hot and humid so everyone set off on day 2 in shorts & t-shirts only to find temp got to 18 all day. Bloody freezing & damp. I had foresight to keep waterproof acket in my bag. The bigest seller yesterday were warm pashminas & rain coats. Bob & I took the ferry and a double decker bus to Stanley on the other side of the island & spent hours at the Stanley Markets just looking and buying a few little bits & pieces he bought Greg Norman shirts for Aus$8 each.
Watched the light show on the harbour on 1st night, the warm 1, and it is spectacular. Last night we left as it was on but it was quite windy and my dinner time so missed it. Overnight the seas have picked up and winds blowing at about 80mph. Just done a load of washing and it's hanging in my bathroom blowing around with the movement of the ship. Should dry soon.
Next highlight will be super fast train in Shanghai and tallest building. Possibly also seeing how many layers of clothes I can put on to keep warm. Snow in Bejing.
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