cLeaving Hong Kong

Reflecting on Hong Kong, the concept that sticks is “cleaving”. Buildings cleave to steep mountain peaks, tree roots to rocks, and koala’s to the Lippo Center building (featured picture). It seems too that HK is cleaving to its storied past as a British territory and the rights and privileges it enjoyed (and still does for the most part).

We, on the other hand, are leaving Hong Kong today after a week of being entertained by our friends Brad and Ryuko. Each day we would explore HK, hiking on the Peak, exploring gardens, doing homework, getting haircuts, etc. and then we would meet up at night for an adventure of some sort and to share the best food the city has to offer – most of it sourced and privately flown in from farms in Japan, Italy, France and the USA. A list of places is at the end of the post. We went out on a Junk Boat at sunset, up to a rooftop to see the city in lights, and to a member’s only club with an enormous Asian Art collection and ferried over to Macau to see a cirque du soleil type water/performance and some of the most ridiculous architecture we’ve seen yet – the Grand Lisboa has more mirrored gold and chandeliers than Versailles but without the elegance of Louis Quatorze. Again, lots of fabulous food and fun.

It was a perfect way to end our stay in China: good friends, good food, good times. Time to board our flight for Hanoi!

Best Eats:
Tim’s Kitchen
8 1/2 Otto Mezzo
Din Tai Fung
China Club (member’s only)
Sevva (go for drinks on rooftop)
Waygu

Wing Lei (Macau)
Risto Italian (Macau)
Litoral (Macau)

 

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2 thoughts on “cLeaving Hong Kong”

  1. Erica's avatar Erica says:

    What a magical time! I can’t believe you were here only 6 weeks ago. You have already done/seen so much and had so many amazing adventures – and you are still only in the beginning stages of your trip! You must let me know if you are tiring of the clothes you took…bought any new ones? Yes, Macau is crazy! So over the top. I remember seeing the Venetian there – and the “Renaissance” ceilings are painted in such bright primary colors – not at all like the version in Vegas (or of the true Renaissance Venetian art) but still a must to see! Keep the posts coming. I want more photos! Did you get to the fish market where you pick your own fish out of a tank and they cook it for you at the restaurant of your choice? Well, there’s just too much to do. Your friends really did a great job of taking you around!

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