Hong Kong delights

A Hong Kong sight!
















at left: Bob, Peggy, Chris, and Nicola







Nicola and Chris at the Peninsula Hotel, a Hong Kong landmark.

For our 2nd and last day in Hong Kong, we took the Star Ferry to Kowloon to have lunch at Gaddi’s in the Peninsula Hotel. Bob regaled us with stories about dining here when he was a young officer in the Navy in the ‘60s.





After lunch we returned to the Rio Pearl shop. At the shop, Nicola found earrings to match pearls that Chris had been given in Shanghai.










Sara, Nicola, and Chris on the Star Ferry

On the way to the Star Ferry, we ran into Chris and Nicola's friend, Sara, from Austin, TX, who is also on this recruiting trip with Chris. Next week this ferry pier will be decommissioned so this was the last time this particular ride would be available for all of us.



Bob enjoying his Star Ferry ride.















This map shows the Central District park that stretches to the Peak Tram station.



Later in the evening when Chris finished interviewing students, we walked to the Peak Tram station. We took the funicular to Victoria Peak to see Hong Kong at night. Splendid. A little digital camera is no match for the spectacular view on a full-moon lighted night. We finished the evening with dim sum at one of the restaurants at the peak. It was a beautiful night for the walk back to the hotel. Bob and I packed because we have an early departure time in the morning.