Sunday-
We were up a little early on Sunday, since we had a flight
in the early afternoon. We packed up and got ready for the day, but left our
things behind as we headed out for the morning. Katie and I had bought some
rolls at a nearby 7-11 and then Abby and Greg picked up food at McDonalds and
then we headed out to the Avenue of Stars, not too far away from our hostel.
There was a slight sprinkle, but it made for such a lovely
day! We really enjoyed it. Not too many people were out that morning and we
wandered around to enjoy the views. It was incredible and very lovely, although
a good bit humid. We wandered over the short walk with the Stars, I got my
picture with Jackie Chan, and then we walked on. We ended up taking a loop back
and wandered through a garden or two for fun before making our way back to our
hostel.
We grabbed our bags and checked out. Katie wanted to take
the ten flights of stairs down, and I went down the packed elevator on my own.
But I had lost her. Apparently, the stairs don’t go down to the right floor
level. That’s what. So Katie met up with Abby and Greg on their way down and
found me waiting at the entrance.
Katie and I walked back in for samosas for breakfast before
leading Abby and Greg back to the tourist shop for like the third time to
wander around and try to find something for Nicole. It took us a little while,
but eventually we got her a keychain, and then Abby and I grabbed little things
for ourselves as well before heading out.
Next store was the subway, which got a bit confusing as well
because the Airport Express is a bit different and we couldn’t go straight
there and we’d have to pay again- I don’t really know, but it just got a good
bit confusing, that’s all? Haha, anyways we got on a short route or two before
getting closer and finally catching the Expressway, paying another 100 to get
there! It was a little ridiculous.
The airport is one of Katie’s favorites and I can totally
see why. It’s very spacy with lots of windows looking out and it just looks
super chill! We got help picking up our tickets and we began wandering around
and looking for some food. It was a bit confusing overall but thank goodness I
wasn’t the one leading us around.
Abby and Greg stopped to get some sweet toast, and so Katie
and I grabbed drinks. I bought a hazelnut chocolate milk tea which didn’t taste
like it had any tea and was super smooth and pricey at 18 but absolutely
delicious!
Except something upset my stomach so I didn’t end up
finishing it. We went through security and I had to toss out my drink and I
don’t think I was even halfway full! It was absolutely horrendous overall, that
action. I deeply regret that. However I couldn’t think of another strategy, so
it had to go.
Overall, Hong Kong had been good to us. They usually had
western toilets, it was very culturalized and made me feel almost as though
like I was back in America. It was pricey, but it was fun and very beautiful
over all. And it was nice not to get stared at so much- and so many white
people, that was pretty intense.
Drinkless, we finished through security and were able to sit
down. All of us were pretty worn out so we didn’t do a lot of talking. The
plane was once again delayed, so we spent even more time just sitting around,
before finally hoping on the little bus to take us to our plane. We boarded and
then we couldn’t use the runway just yet, so again we were delayed.
I love take off, but my eyes were drooping and I can no
longer remember how much of the take off I was actually awake for,
unfortunately. But I think I was awake for part of it. And then they brought
the same as before, a water cup and another bread-roll thingy, but this time I
think it was mushy fish and vegetables? I don’t really know but this time I
took most of it out because it was just super weird tasting, smelling, and
looking.
The rest of the plane ride was pretty uncomfortable, but I
was very much out of it. I don’t even remember us landing, and I don’t believe
I was conscious for most of that until I had to get back on my feet.
We stopped at the restrooms [they had a western toilet
here?!], and then stood in line forever for a taxi. Seriously, it took a good
while. Not very fun. Oh well… so we finally caught ourselves a taxi and climbed
on in. Unfortunately in the middle, the cabbie took a wrong turn and tried to
get back- through a crazy street!
Super crazy street, one that didn’t look big
enough to drive through. It was sketchy and such a Chinese experience, it was
awesome! Katie and I were cracking jokes about it, too, that it was our house
there. “Oh yeah, we didn’t tell you? We moved… yup, right next to those
chickens. But we keep telling the guy, he’s got to keep them locked out. Every
time they come near, I strangle them… Yup, and we have good chicken for
dinner!”
Then home sweet home! It was great! We unpacked then did
laundry and caught up on Modern family. We went to the school for dinner and
finished Modern Family that night with some snacks. And at long last, bed!
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