A trip to Hong Kong - Day 5 - Farewell Hong Kong

Day 5 - Sunday - 22nd/May/2006

We went for breakfast at 10A.M. Pretty late today coz we really enjoyed our sleep for our last night in Hong Kong. After that, we took a cab along with Datuk Irene at 1P.M to the airport. Hmm… I’m gonna miss Hong Kong for sure…

What I can about my stay in Hong Kong is that:

1) The city is so clean! Even the toilets, the shopping centre, the train station, subways and everywhere! They always clean it and also KEEP it clean 24/7. Not like Malaysia… work for 4 hours.. the rest.. tidur! This one, they value every hour and every minute. Plus, they used a high quality cleaning mop. In Malaysia, we use the white mop sampailah hitam!!!!

2) The bargain is good especially in Mong Kok Street (even though at the end of the bargain, you might get a slack look from the seller :P)

3) No discrimination. They treated everyone the same. Once, an old taxi driver told us that, when you wear just Tshirt and Jeans, they welcome you with no hesitation. Every body is just the same. Not like the old Hong Kong last time, where if you go for shopping, they’ll ask you whether you’re going to buy the product or not. If you don’t intend to buy, they’ll ask you to leave. Well, I can’t say that it has stopped 100%. Maybe 80%.

4) 99% safe from any troubles. In our country especially in KL, you always have to be extra careful wherever and whenever you’re out of the house. Even inside the taxi or city area. In Hong Kong, it’s totally different!! You can even walk on your own, even if it’s at 4a.m in the morning. You don’t have to get worried of being snatched, attacked, kidnapped and etc. Sounds to good to be true.. then come to Hong Kong.

5) Transportation convinience.. Seriously.. I love the Octopus Card. Just pay HK150 (HK50 deposit and HK100 for your credit). It can be use almost everywhere, especially for the subway stations, 7 Eleven, Watsons, McDonald and many other outlets! Just flash and Go! You dont have to worry about extra money, or having to buy subway tickets! In KL, I only see that kind of service at the Tol (Touch n GO). (Sigh~)

What I don’t like about Hong Kong…. Aih… trouble finding 100% Halal food. Everywhere is just iBab! iBab! iBab! It’s just horrible!!

Farewell Hong Kong Part 2

Arriving at the airport, we went to the Golden Lounge while waiting for another 2 hours before departing. What I like about the Golden lounge was the internet connection facilities. While waiting for our departure time, I did all the email checking up and browsed for a bit.

The food was quite ok.. The only Halal food available were the Samosas, Satay (not nice), and prawn ball (I think). I love the juices by the way.

Aih… Tomorrow… Monday… back to work… Uhuhuhuu…. Hong Kong… I’ll see you next year.. InsyaAllah~