Day 1 (30th April)
I still wakie early and went to work on Friday.. Boyfriend Papa swing by Office and picked me up at 5pm and send us down to the Airport. And from here.. I embark on my first trip with Boyfriend. ^^
In the waiting area with Boyfriend waiting to board the SQ flight. Err.. frankly, I think CX serves yummier food. But Ice-cream never fail to appease me. ^^
After a 3hr+ flight.. we reach HONGKONG!! The land of Mangos, Dim Sum and Roasted Goose!! 
Took the Airport Express (its a Train service) to Kowloon.. and bought the single journey tickets. It cost HKD 90 per pax, but only HKD 140 (around HKD 70) for 2. 
The Airport Express takes no longer then 30min and we changed to a Cab at Kowloon to our Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui (TST). 
And then.. at slightly close to Midnight.. we reach our Hotel - Hotel Benito. I booked a Deluxe Queens and well, the size is decent, I had no problem with the air-con and most importantly.. it is clean.
I was very tired by then.. having wakie early and was at work for the entire day. So we quickly clean up and head to bed while watching Pretty Women. ^^
Day 2 (1st May)
I wakie early and we prepared to head out.. Hipopo sulking away as he wants to join us; but cannot lah.. I scare he run around and lost his way. 
Then.. we walked around the TST and found this Macau 茶餐厅.. I remember eating here when I was in HK in 2007 and the food is delicious. The food did not disappoint!! My noodle is okie, but Boyfriend's Breakfast set is yummy!! The egg is well-done and the Pork Bun is good. The good meal puts the 2 of us in a good mood as we start our day. ^^
At the MTR station.. 
Nope.. we're not going to Central, but rather changed the train at Central. We are on a long long trip to Tung Chung. 
Guess the MTR ride took us close to an hour.. and finally we reach Tung Chung. See the queue on the bottom right?? That is the queue we joined in for the Cable Car ride to Lantau Island. Err.. we spend another additional hour here. 
And finally.. we board the Cable Car!! Beautiful scenery envelop us thoughout the journey. Despite my multiple trips to HK; this is my first time to Lantau Island. I got to do some touristy stuff lah.. cant bring Boyfriend shopping with me for the whole 6 days. Keke.. 
Walking through the Buddha Village.. I like the photo I took of the Round Mirror; it drawfs our reflection and its so cute.. keke. Anyway, I found the yummy 台湾九分mochi.. This is the one QH and myself carry all the way back to Singapore during our last trip to Taiwan. It has cold ice-cream yogurt inside. But well.. the one at Taiwan taste better; this one not as fresh.. 
Walked around Po Lin Monestry.. and we both climb up the stairs to see the Big Buddha. Well.. there are 256 steps in total and its really a tiring climb. And was quite pissed with some people.. You are supposed to use the stairs on the right hand side to go up, and the one of the left to go down. And yet some people cannot read and went in the opposite directions. *tsk tsk* 
Then.. we took a bus and head to Tai-O Fishing Village.. this place sells lots of Seafood related stuff - both fresh and dried. 
The whole place is quite crowded.. The bottom left photo shows an Old Uncle making 鸡蛋仔 on char-coil stove, guess it must be good coz the queue is super long. Nope, we didnt queue for it. And see that yellow pledge.. every slope in HK is registered. That is the slope's 'Identification Card'. ^^
The people at Tai-O lives in small metal houses.. its really like the atap house. There are also designated places for Doggies to Pee.. very interesting concept!! And hor.. that orange plate of yolk caught my eyes. It seemed to be Duck Yolk, the one we find in our Bak Chang and Moon Cake (speaking of which.. I am craving for Moon cakes now - Green Tea Snow Skin please ^^). Before we leave Tai-O, we had a bowl of the famous 阿婆豆花.. Instead of the regular sugar syrup, we got this brown sugar powder. Its really a very warm day, so we quickly took a bus and head back to Tung Chung. 
We.. took the public bus. Keke.. save money. But they got Light Blue Cab there.. I've seen Red and Green, but first time I've seen Light Blue. 
The bus.. took us close to an hour. We should have taken the Ferry instead. :( But anyway.. reached Citygate Outlets and here my Shopping begins.. ^^ 
Then hor.. realised we spend the entire day at Lantau Island and we didnt have a decent meal. Seriously hungry now but there are no good restaurant around Citygate; so we packed a MacDonald meal and ate at the stairs (can't find seats at Mac lah).. Guess what, Mac is delicious in HK!! I am so loving the Yam Pie.. ^^
Walked alot alot alot.. so am seriously very tired. So we made our way back to TST.. bought more snacks to munch on back at the Hotel. Spent a couple of hours back in the Hotel (I am stuck on the TV) and we head out to TST. 
Walk around the area (and I bought more stuff) and had a late Dinner at a 茶餐厅near the Hotel.. Just a random 茶餐厅 but the food is delicious. Somehow, the HKers do their 烧腊 the correct way. ^^ 
Walked around a little more and found this Taiwan Bubble Tea shop. They sell this very famous 盖奶drink.. which is super yummy. The Black Tea is simply divine (that even the Koi we have here cannot match). 
It was well after mid-night when we head back to the Hotel.. and this is our Loot from Day 2. ^^
Day 3 (2nd May)
And we took the MTR to.. Central. There is this Dim Sum Place that we short-listed for Brekkie and Boyfriend is trying his best to navigate around.. His Girlfriend 没有方向感 you know. Keke.. 
There are ALOT of Philippine Helpers in HK.. the whole Central is flooded with them as they gather around. We later pass by the same place again and saw that they even held a Beauty Peagent. Ermm.. the crowd is much worst then our Lucky Plaza, I actually dont really like it as they are all seated around the ground.. blacking the walkways and chatting loudly. 
Walked through the concrete jungle.. 
And we finally reached the 美心皇宫 at City Hall for the Dim Sum.. This is no regular Dim Sum place, each steamer cost minumum HKD40.. atas de loh. But nevertheless, the Dim Sum is of good quality and service is prompt. I specially like the steam carrot cake. ^^ For 5 steamers.. we paid HKD 260 (ard SGD 46; not exactly cheap).
After the meal.. we took a walk around Central and made a stop at H&M. Think.. I spend no less then 2hr here. Keke.. Sorry Darling~* 
Walked around a little more.. plenty of slopes as we near the SOHO area. 
And since we're in the area.. we headed to this supposedly very yummy 的老字号 - 镛记。It took us around 30min to get a seat (which we're okie since this appear to be a rather 'Branded' Restaurant) and have to share a table with a couple of Japanese tourist. Since we're not hungry (we just had the Dim Sum 3hr earlier) so we ordered a portion of the Roosted Goose and a plate of Ee-fu noodle.
Having read many previews before, we are prepared to pay a premium price for it.. Boyfriend never scrimp when it comes to good food. But first.. the service is atrocious. The waitress actually threw our chopsticks on the table when they are lying out the table.. Our Ee-fu noodle took forever to come and the noodle is as plain as it can be. And the famed goose (the single portion which cost HLD 130).. the meat is tough and the skin not crispy at all. The goose we ate at the 茶餐厅 at TST the night before is way better... The whole meal (just a single portion of goose and a Ee-fu noodle) cost us HKD 220 and we concluded this is the worst meal (in terms of taste) we had during the entire trip. 
So anyway.. walked around a little more at SOHO and found the famous Bakery. I have been to this Bakery with Bestie a couple years back and they are famous for their Egg Tart and claimed to see 世界第一塔. It is indeed yummy but Boyfriend found another gem; the donut. He simply loves it.. so this comes as a comfort food after the nasty meal of Goose at 镛记. 
Extremly full.. so we walk to IFC Mall for more shopping. Is it me or what.. but Zara seemed to be cheap. So bought a pair of short and belt. 
I did not manage to buy much at H&M @ Central.. hence we took the train down to Kowloon - my favorite H&M in HK.. keke. Boyfriend still hungry despite eating so much.. he tried to 把那九条龙吃进肚子里. And we saw this Merc.. all bling up. As in 100% of its surface are all in bling-bling.. super pretty can~* 
Err.. bought quite a bit of stuff and am extremely tired from all the walking. So we head back to the Hotel and rest a little.. and ermm.. I got a little (or maybe more then a little) hooked on National Geographic. 
So ermm.. by evening we took the MTR again down to Central. Walked up the slopes to the Peak Tram and saw a long long queue. We're still in a jolly mood so we joined in the queue.
Suddenly.. my tummy starts churning; my head starts to spin and I broke out in cold sweat. I felt terrible and could not even stand..
Scare Boyfriend and we quickly ditch the queue and took a cab back to Hotel.. I truly felt unwell and took a nap. Woke up after an hour and Boyfriend cooked some hot water to calm me down. I chilled out in bed till around 8pm and I beg the Boyfriend to head out again. I felt bad having wasted his vaccation but he insisted that I should stay in bed; he said I went all cold and that really freak him out. 
So anyway.. I finally convince Boyfriend to bring me out after assuring him that I am really okie. Walked around TST and found Silvercord Shopping Centre. Boyfriend found a pair of Adidas Porshe Sneakers that he has been bio-ing and was on cloud 9 when he realised its much cheaper then in Singapore.
Then.. we found Stay Real - 阿信的香港分店. I cannot tell you how happy I am.. I went through every item in the shop and the shop assistant showed me everything in my size. I really love the 小鼠 series, but they do not have it in my size... =( But nevertheless, I die die also have to buy something.
And of coz.. not forgetting - H&M! 
So.. we packed dinner back to the Hotel - KFC. Saw the Egg Tarts?? That is truly yummy - in fact its the best Egg Tart I had in HK. 
By the time we finish Supper.. its well after 1am.
This is our Loot of Day 3.. ^^ Saw the Red Sneakers Tee I bought from Stay Real?? Keke.. Red Sneakers has been talking to me since I landed in HK so that is a MUST-BUY!!
I watched National Geographic till.. I drifted off to dreamland in Boyfriend's arm. ^^
Part 2 coming up.. stay tuned. =)
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