Temples aren't of particular interest to us, but there is a Tin Hau (goddess of the sea) temple in Yau Ma Tei, just a few blocks north of our hotel. We checked out the adjacent public square first, with its banyan trees and older men and women playing Chinese chess. The temple itself does not permit photos but is intensely smoky due to the dozens of suspended incense coils burning in the ceiling.
From the temple, we took the MTR to Prince Edward and walked in the market stalls of Flower Market Road. More knockoff Angry Birds merchandise! Surprisingly, we could not bargain on items here, the vendors just flatly refused to negotiate.
We walked the entire length of the
Flower Market and Bird Markets with their incredible displays of fresh flowers (although, some were garishly dyed) and live birds, grasshoppers and crickets.
We finally hit the Peak in the afternoon. This is probably the number one tourist attraction in Hong Kong. The tramway is always busy, and we were lucky to be able to find seats as well as a spot to tuck away the folded up stroller. At the top, we skipped the tacky shops and restaurants, and started on the path around the top. It was pleasantly shady and flat the whole way, a very enjoyable walk.
The views were very rewarding!
I was excited to try out the
same Thai restaurant I visited five years ago, Thai Basil Cafe Bar, in the basement of Pacific Place in Admiralty. Flick and I thoroughly enjoyed our choices, and loved the unusual menu. Highlights include the pomelo salad (with shallots, peanuts, chilis, fish sauce) and beet-mango cold rolls.
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