Day 20 - Hong Kong

We were lucky enough to have blue skies for the last day of our trip - the first time we had fine weather in Hong Kong, and we set out along the harbourside to explore Kowloon in our shorts, t shirts and sunglasses - it was very warm for November!

After a walk through the bustling city streets, we arrived at Kowloon Park - again, an aviary and turtles, very similar (though on a smaller scale) to the one we visited yesterday on Hong Kong Island - there were a few pandas dotted around though!

We saw groups of older people exercising - some doing tai chi with swords! We paused for a moment to admire their grace and balance. We have seen many people in the parks during our trip, playing cards, exercising, dancing, singing and socialising - great to see locals meeting up for such outdoor activities.

After the park we visited Harbour City shopping mall to look for a suitcase for all our presents and souvenirs; it is the largest mall in Hong Kong, with over 700 shops - it’s fair to say that Hong Kong is a shoppers paradise.

Suitcase procured, Phil carried, not wheeled, it back to the hotel (much to Catherine’s amusement), and after a short break we checked out the rooftop gym and pool for our last few hours, catching the last of the sunshine.

After a snack and drink in the hotel bar we set off to the airport, and were soon through security and into the air - our trip to China had come to an end!

We have had such a wonderful time soaking up the scenery, culture and people. Our time with Lawrence made it extra special and will look forward to another visit - still so much to see!Read more