On the last day of this tour, having had little time for shopping over the past two weeks, some of us (meaning my wife and her friends) decided to skip the scheduled tour and hit the streets. We wound up at the Ladies Market, two blocks of stalls full of interesting items, most of somewhat questionable origin and prices that are only a starting point for haggling. I just wish they offered free wifi.
Later in the day I made my way to the tram that takes passengers to the top of Victoria Peak, the highest point on Hong Kong Island and a trip all the guide books say every visitor to the area should make. So, what do you find at the top? A shopping center, of course, one that includes the very American Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. However, you also get this incredible view of the city.
In a few hours we start the long journey home. At least it’s not on Air China this time.
