Hong Kong: Ocean Park and Victoria Peak

As I mentioned in my first Hong Kong post, we arrived in Hong Kong at around 2pm. We got so excited that we took time to explore a bit of the vicinity and eat at this crowded little food place near our hotel that we didn't notice the time. We changed clothes and immediately headed to their famous Ocean Park. Too bad it was already 4pm by then and the park closes at 6pm. And at that time, the cable car that will bring us from lowland to highland is already closed. Tsk, tsk. It simply wasn't meant to be. I'd gladly do it another day but since our itinerary was already booked with other sites to visit and other things to do, we decided that we'll just do it again another time. Perhaps, later this year? *Think postive!*

Hong Kong Ocean Park is located on the south end of Hong Kong Island. The larger of two sections is on the headlands of Mount Nanlang. The smaller section is in the Huang Zhu Keng Valley lowlands. With an area of 170 miles, it's one of the largest ocean parks in the world. The two entrances to Ocean Park (Tai Shue Wan Entrance and Main Entrance) are connected by cable-car.

- HK Ocean Park

Hong Kong Arrival

The day I made the decision of visiting Hong Kong was a day I will never forget. It was last year when I booked the tickets in advance hoping that I will get cheap flights with Cebu Pacific. But the cheapest I got cost us around Php14,000, round trip. I guess that's not bad at all. So despite the fact that I had no cash (thanks to my then ever reliable Gold Visa Card) and I had no idea (yet) where I'll get the money to pay for the tickets, I booked them, believing that things will fall into place knowing that Peter and I both needed this break. I didn't realize then I was already using the powers of "The Secret". I just knew and felt that money will come to finance this exciting trip. Indeed, a few months after, it did!

The airport alone is superbly chic, posh and amazing!

Finally, the day came when we packed our bags and happily drove to the airport. We were both so excited! I heard so much about how efficient their airport is and I couldn't wait to experience it myself (Having had so many experiences with various domestic airports in the Philippines, landing in an international one is a delight!).

From the arrival area, we went down a very long escalator and boarded a speedy train which brought us to this huge lounging area where we waited for our bus. I swear, you will never get lost in this place! All the signs are perfectly placed and easy to follow!

While waiting for our pick-up bus, we enjoyed the airport scene...