Day 1:
As, we left Guangzhou, the thing that struck me the most, was how empty all the streets were because of Lunar New Year. it is usually very crowded. It was very similar to a Christmas morning. Most people here return to their home towns and stay there during the holiday.
At the Guangzhou East train station.
Me and Parker on the train.
At the end of the aisle there is an attendant, who handed out bottles of water. It was actually a nice ride to Hong Kong.
In Hong Kong on a busy street. (who am I kidding, they are all busy streets).
Greg and Parker walking down a random street as we explore.
Victoria Harbor.
Greg and Parker on Victoria Harbor.
Jackie Chan's star as we walked down the Avenue of Stars.
Bruce Lee's star.
So, as we walked around, we saw many people holding small little paper bags and eagerly eating some unidentified food. We were curious, so Greg stood in line to buy some because he thought it looked and smelled good.
Turns out is was cuttlefish fish, which I believe come from the squid family. It came out toasted and warm, kind of like a jerky. The boys liked it, I did not really care for it. I think I may have been the only person there not eating any. Now if it had been cotton candy...
There was a parade that night for the lunar new year. This was a "lion."
Just a cool shot of Greg and Parker in the mirror.
This mirror was an accurate reflection of how thin and long I look, it warped nothing.
Victoria Harbor at night.
The parade was still going on two hours later and i saw these cute girls all dressed up in lights. I had to take a picture.
After the parade, we saw the "Symphony of Lights" which takes place every night along Victoria Harbor. Eight pm nightly.
Another shot as a cool looking boat passes by.
Park fighting off Bruce Lee.
The city looks so full of life, even late at night.
Look what we found in China! I think it was meant to be.
The "Night Market." Here you can find purses, belts, clothing, food, key chains, fans, shoes, etc.
Day 2: We ate breakfast at our hotel (the YMCA) which had a buffet with both American and Chinese cuisine. Took the Ferry to Hong Kong Island, then by bus to Stanley Market. Returned to Victoria Harbor to watch the Fireworks.
Picture from the sidewalk as we made our way to the harbor.
Parker looking out the window on the Ferry.
Notice the very cool double decker busses.
Stanley Market harbor.
Stanley Market, shot of the walkway.
Again, they sell everything here and this is where most women would want to spend their time. I was with two males-- they wanted out as quickly as they could after they got their toys.
I will say, there are a lot of cool looking buildings in both Hong Kong and Guangzhou.
Note the fancy stores. There were so many!
Fireworks for Lunar New Year!
More fireworks.
These people were watching the fireworks from their hotel room.
Day 3:Lantau Island to see big Buddah.
Parker posing. Nice peace sign.
Look closely and you will see big Buddah. It was very foggy that day.
The fog helped create some neat pictures.
This is the incense that they burn to say their prayers for the new year.
Just a pretty white flower.
Day 4: Macau
This is a picture of Parker as we waited to purchase our tickets to Macau. It was crazy crowded. We couldn't believe it.
At Macau inside one of the hotels. Very similar to Las Vegas in many ways,
Indoor Venice.
More people. . .
. . . And even more people.
We ate a place called Dumbo and it even had a flying elephant. It was recommended to us for good Asian food. And it was pretty good. No restaurant in the U.S. could get away with the name Dumbo unless they were located inside Disneyland. So funny.
Had an ice cream cone at McDonalds and a hot chocolate because it was sooooo cold.
Very cool lit buildings. The bending buildings are actually bending. No mirrors or weird lenses were used for this picture.
A huge tank full of live, glowing jelly fish. This picture does not do it justice.
And yet another dragon to welcome in the new year.
A water show in front of a hotel.
Chinese guy on the phone. . . or Greg in front of a dragon.
This dragon was part of a show welcoming the new year of the dragon. We watched the 15 minute show, and so did the people who were leaning in so close to our backs, that one could accurately describe them as snuggling into our backs. At one point, Parker had a wide-eyed look and told us that people were on his back, touching his back and shoulders. I said they were leaning on all of us, and to just ignore it. I don't think most Chinese people know or care about personal space. Too crowded.
Tree of prosperity. Even though the announcer said not to throw coins, we heard and saw coins being tossed in left and right.
On the ferry back to the YMCA.
Parker, looking tired.
Day 5:
Last chance to take a walk through the city.
A lot of buildings look like this.
This is the hand position that many people used after we gave them a "red envelope" with money inside.
Bye bye Hong Kong :)
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