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Hong Kong

10.29.2007 - 10.31.2007

We were able to get Amara's Visa. After that, we were free to explore the city. It was amazing. Never have I seen so many skyscrapers in one place! The first night we were there, we watched the infamous "symphony of lights" show - buildings light up with beautiful neon lights, lasers, and spotlights. The lights were also accompanied by music. It is of no suprise to me that it holds a guiness book of world records for the largest permanent light and sound show.
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The second day, we travelled to another Island to see the Hong Kong's famous "Bronze Buddha." The island was also very beautiful, very scenic (very different from Hong Kong island).
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No trip to Hong Kong is complete without a trip to Nathan Road. Along with the usual designer stores and top-of the line restaurants, this street is also known for having cheap electronics. Off of Nathan Road we visited a famous night market.
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Posted by Erik-Amara 10.31.2007 22:51 Archived in China

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SOOOO beautiful. Absolutely amazing. The Island with the Buddha must have been amazing. I so envy you man. I hope you two are having the most wonderful of times. Absolutely awesome.

11.01.2007 by xfile102

BTW, I have stopped watching the travel channel. No need with your updates. so awesome. Keep it up.

11.01.2007 by xfile102

Erik, that is the same spot where I was, but on a boat, in 1985 for the Chinese New Year firework display I told you about. After that we went to a restaurant and ate ourselves silly. An Italian-American friend of mine from Pittsburgh that Diane and I went to Kent State University was playing in the HK Symphony back then and I stayed with him for a few days. I saw a lot of HK. It is a beautiful and amazing city. And it doesn't look any more communist today then it did in 1985.

11.02.2007 by Terry Liu

Erik,

What a great blog! Like Terry, I haven't been in Hoing Kong before the turn-over. It may have last been when we were all together when you were little kids in 1990, even. I agree with Terry that it doesn't very Communist -- whatever that means! I'm glad the visa thing got all taken care of. Dad

11.02.2007 by Quarnstrom

Erik and Amara,
Figured I've been lurking on your blog long enough and decided to register for an account. I'm glad both of you had the chance to visit Hong Kong, one of the great cities of the world and a must-see if you happen to be in China. The energy and vitality of the place constantly reminded me of New York. I think we'll all agree that HK is a lot different than its mainland counterparts. The state of public transport there left a deep impression on me. It's everything mass transit in Chicago isn't: extensive, efficient, reliable, and clean. (I also noticed that all of the pre-recorded subway announcements are in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English).

A few questions- How long did you stay? Where was your hotel? Did you get the chance to take the tram up Victoria Peak for the view of the Harbor? I stayed in Kowloon, right off Nathan road near the Jordan MTR stop.

11.03.2007 by perleym

This is from Grandma: Thanks for alerting me about Erik and Amara's blog, which I went to last night, and I was amazed at the number of sky scrappers and the lights on them. I'm glad Amara got her papers in order, too. Also, I'm enjoying hearing about your work and school there.

11.04.2007 by Quarnstrom

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