Day 19 - Hong Kong

Another chaotic start to our day in Hong Kong. The ship provided very little information about transport options from the cruise terminal and we had to get to a start point in the city to meet our guide Gary. Ended up taking another taxi from the terminal with what we were told was an English speaking cabbie. This time we had what we thought was enough cash to pay. Gave the cabbie the address in the Central City and off we went..and went..and went. An hour later and the meter showing more cash than we had, the cabbie stops in this incredibly busy spot (not, it turned out, our requested destination) and demanded payment. Suddenly unable to speak english we gave him what cash we had and shot through. Still on time for our tour start but we had no idea where we were or how to get to where we should be. No internet connection and no legible street signs. Boy are we hopeless.
A lovely young lady took pity on us and directed us to where we should be just in time for the tour start. Our faith in people somewhat restored we headed off with tour guide Gary and about 6 others, including a couple from the Gold Coast also on our ship. Drizzling rain didn't do much to cheer us up.
Well, Gary was great, the tour was wonderfully exhausting and we dragged ourselves back to the ship via the Metro Underground and bus by around 8.00pm. An enormous day that turned out enjoyable in the end.Read more