On our first day in Hong Kong we met up with our local tour guide/friend Jocelyn who made our Hong Kong trip so memorable. Our first place to visit is called The Peak. It is an amazing place high above the infamous Hong Kong skyline. To get there we walked along Victoria Harbor to catch the Star Line ferry. After a short boat ride, we boarded a bus and made our way to the summit overlooking the city.
I have never been one who loves heights, but this really was breathtaking. The day was mostly clear and made for the most amazing view.
Before we headed down the mountain we stopped for lunch. The boys who have lacked Western fastfood wanted New York Fries. I thought it was ironic that we were drinking Canadian Whistler water with our meal. After lunch we caught the tram down the mountain. The tram down was also quite an adventure. It descends down the hill at a 45 degree angle. If we weren't sat facing backwards I think we would have toppled out of our seats.
Later that day we took the train to Kylie and Jocelyn's apartment. We ended the evening with a great dinner and shopping at Temple night market. The boys enjoyed all the knock off name brand things they bought. The day was filled with several modes of transport... boat, bus, tram, train, and a taxi ride home to rest our weary feet. It was an amazing first day in the bustling city of Hong Kong.
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