The happily after Changs: Hong Kong Day 1

This is us, on Jetstar that will bring us to Hong Kong for a holiday from 30 Mar to 6 Apr 2013.

We topped up $25 each for the exit seat. The flight stewardess briefed us on Mayday! Mayday! procedures and went on with her duties.

Upon landing, we proceeded to the Airport Express ticketing counter and purchased our tickets to Kowloon Station.

Hubs was very impressed by the clean train interior.

and was... captivated by the train ride so he went snap happy despite me telling him that it is impossible to get a clear shot in a fast moving train.

We stopped by some food joint at Kowloon Station for a quick meal before the free shuttle bus departed for Yau Ma Tei area.

Wished Singapore has this too. Delicious rice and soup takeaway, perfect for our CBD area!

We took the K5 bus, alighted at The Cityview and walked over to our accommodation under the romantic drizzles. This was the first trip we forgot to bring our umbrella, and it turned out to be the wettest trip so far.

Let me share about our accommodation, The Salvation Army Booth Lodge. It was the best accommodation during the trip.

These are our hotel beds; no idea why the receptionists didn't give us a room with queen sized bed. Do we not look like a couple?

Both of us liked the toilet a lot. He liked it cause it was bright in the day. I liked it cause.... there...was... a... BATHTUB! Nothing beats soaking in a warm tub after a day of walking, or chores.

We headed out after a short rest. First stop, the famous Tin Hau Temple (天后廟) @ Yau Ma Tei.

The weather was getting unkind. Our shoes and socks were soaked thoroughly, making us desperately for warmth. Walked by the famous Yee Shun Milk Company. Hopped in and ordered delicious mango ice (so much for warmth!), almond milk and toast bread.

The weather forecast reflected rain and thunderstorms the entire week. We had to get new shoes to protect our feet from the rainwater. So we headed to nearest MTR, which was Yau Ma Tei Station. Took the train and alighted at the next station, Mong Kok.

Hubs was sneezing due to the weather. We walked around Mong Kok, the well known shopping district. But did not fancy anything. Off to the Ladies' Market just round the corner, in hope of getting water resistant footwear.

We managed to get more than our footwear! Rewarded ourselves with real warm food to beat the cold. Came across this traditional noodle shop. Had some soupy food and returned to the hotel.