Hong Kong

We were fortunate to get to spend a weekend in Hong Kong soaking up a little Christmas spirit - cooler weather, Christmas decorations, Starbucks gingerbread lattes. I went three years ago with some girlfriends so this was our first trip as a family and we enjoyed every minute. We covered every mode of transportation - airplanes, buses, ferries, taxis, trains, and even roller coasters. Our first stop was the cafe at the hotel for lunch and the windows from the second story provided a great view over Nathan Road. Ben kept asking to eat at the "up-restaurant".

With full tummies, we were ready to explore! Next stop, the Star Ferry from Kowloon to Hong Kong.

It's a short trip that cost less than US $1 for all of us but the views are amazing.


A good look at the International Finance Center, which was just a few feet shy of the World Trade Center towers. It is HUGE. And apparently has double-decker elevators...would have been interesting to see how that works.

While Matt and I were soaking in the sights at the bus stop, our boys were fascinated with some local sights of their own - a pile of rocks.

We rode on the top deck of a double-decker bus and once we drove through some of the skyscrapers Ben began to be impressed with their height.

Alex, on the other hand, just thought riding an open-roofed bus was the most fun thing ever.

My favorite building is the Bank of China tower. Apparently, it's been highly criticized for its lack of feng shui design but I won't judge.


Heading up through mid-levels to the peak tram.

The other Hong Kong must-do is to ride the extremely steep train up to the peak. It's a short ride and Alex was disappointed when it was over too soon.

The view from the peak at sunset.

It was a beautiful view and worth the trip!

A nice family picture, for once!

The sunset on the other side of the peak. Pollution may make for ugly skies but it sure creates some brilliant colors at sunset!

The fun had just begun...Day 2 took us to meet some very special Disney friends!