Jellyfish, Pandas & Cablecars
In which I go to Ocean Park, get amazed by Jellyfish and have some Sichuan Soup.
19 April 2011 - 1005 Hong Kong
My last full day of this trip. Boooo! Today I’m at Ocean Park, Hong Kong’s nautically-themed amusement park. The Chinese obsession with taking photos of one another in front of ordinary and mundane objects has become an annoyance today. Thrice I’ve been asked to move out of the way. The third time, I was eating so I refused. I know I’m in a foreign country, but by my standards, most of the people I’ve encountered here have been obnoxious and rude. So, I’m being as obnoxious and rude as my upbringing and nationality will allow. Seems fair. So, I’ve started shoving and swearing at people.
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Been on an ageing rollercoaster with three full loops and just now, an even older space wheel. I have no fear anymore.
Saw some giant pandas. They looked bored.
The smell of grilled squid wafts in the breeze. Peckish!
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Went back to my room for another sleep. And I actually slept too. That I’m going back home tomorrow is probably a good thing. I can’t go on much longer. I actually thought I’d hit the wall a few weeks ago but I’ve soldiered on. On the tube again on my way to Food Republic in Tai Koo for something to eat and to get something for my dad for his birthday. Normally he’s a pain to buy for but I know what I’m getting him this year.
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Noodles in spicy Sichuan Soup with Pork Dumplings & Chilli sauce and a Rock Melon Milk drink. Fantastic dinner!!! A great way to complete my culinary adventures. But, they aren’t over yet. I’m heading back to where I went last night to take one last look at the city and to try a few more things. Squid tentacles on a stick anyone? Yes please!
