Yesterday, Hayley, Ripa, and I went to the Kowloon side to have a look at some of Hong Kong's tourist traps: The Ladies Market, Goldfish Market, and Flower Market. We didn't check out the Bird Market...we'll save it for another day. The Ladies Market is just like China Town in NYC. We strolled through and didn't buy a thing. You better believe I'll take you here when you come though!The Goldfish Market consists of 2 streets of just pet stores. Mostly, fish stores, but there are pet stores with puppies and kitties. I couldn't stay in those...It was breaking my heart. I wanted to rescue all of those sweet animals in the windows. Aquariums and fish are thought to bring luck to those in Hong Kong.There is no shortage of luck to be had on these 2 streets! Check out these monsters below:
The Flower Market was incredible. Rows and rows of flower stores...orchids, lilies, roses, sunflowers, hydrangeas, you name it. AND CHEAP! I can't wait to go back for some orchids once we have some places to put them. 
After the Markets, we went to the Peninsula Hotel for afternoon tea. This is a MUST when you come to visit...all the tourists do it, and it really is not to be missed. You feel pretty special as you sit in the grand hotel, drinking your tea and eating your scones. I promise we'll go when you get here! 
The Flower Market was incredible. Rows and rows of flower stores...orchids, lilies, roses, sunflowers, hydrangeas, you name it. AND CHEAP! I can't wait to go back for some orchids once we have some places to put them. After the Markets, we went to the Peninsula Hotel for afternoon tea. This is a MUST when you come to visit...all the tourists do it, and it really is not to be missed. You feel pretty special as you sit in the grand hotel, drinking your tea and eating your scones. I promise we'll go when you get here! 
4 comments:
You are under the influence of the Brits, my dear. Daily grocery shopping, flowers, and afternoon tea with scones. Rather civilized, don't you agree? xoxo Anne
Great post! The bit about the washer/dryer (wryer?) is hilarious! The Peninsula reminds me of The Piano Teacher -- yes, I read it! In two days! Loved it. Hope that you will be able to meet Alia, she is a wonderful, wonderful woman!
xoxo,
lindsey
wow, young brit- "rubbish" and "popped in". ha! here i thought you were going to learn mandarin! by the way i found some learning tapes in some catalog- probably a wee bit too late by now though. when can we skype? should i come in sept next year? i'm looking into ticket prices.
Just had a thought- do these lovely ladies that you seem to be trekking all over Hong Kong with know that they are all over your blog?!? Kind of funny to think that all your friends back home are going to fell like they already know Hayley and Ripa before they ever meet them!
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