Hong Kong thro' my eyeballs

It was a good trip; finally I get to see HK in real, not through the 6pm drama series. This is indeed a unique city; a city of contrasts where East meets West. I enjoyed most catching the intriguing glimpses of daily life in Hong Kong with a stroll through the city. It’s a world of wonder where the hustle and bustle of this modern city mingles with the colorful age-old traditions of yesterday. The upscale shopping mall and the quaint street markets interweave each others in this dynamic city; which could be attributed to the scant land available.

I was the only color among the masses that don in dark power suite. I couldn’t help but asking myself if black is in again? Did I miss out the color of the season? While the people are depressing, the buildings are certainly not. It’s almost a signboard war with each trying to outdo the other. Food and shopping are plentiful; little wonder that HK is associated with food and shopping haven. However, abundance doesn’t imply the excellence. They certainly do not live up to my expectation for being the best, some, not even good enough! Malaysia is still the best; food and shopping. Well, at least until my salary scale rise up to the level where I can shop at the upscale shopping mall and dine at the awards winning restaurant. Till then, I’m happy with Gurney Plaza and cheap yummy Penang hawker food and not forgetting mouthwatering pasar malam fare as well. :)