It was such a treat to have my Dad come and visit. Clearly he had read my blog and hear about what a fantastic host I am, haha! and so decided to join in the Hong Kong fun! It was simply wonderful to have him and made going back to school after the Chinese New Year holiday so much easier since every evening we met up to do some exploring and go for yummy food. After a slow weekend, in which Dad managed to get food poisoning ( I think too much local food too quickly is never a good idea - I hardly have it and I have been here half a year), he was soon recovered and raring to go. Actually, I managed to drag him on a harbour boat tour and a 2 hour hike during the weekend all while he still could not eat anything - looking back I could have eased off on the tourist leader role! I am sorry Dad!
Highlights of his trip in a nutshell...the excelsior buffet breakfast...no he was not staying there but we found ourselves at the hotel booking a trip one morning and could not resist...easily the greatest breakfast ever..although we steered clear of the dumplings, noodles and all things Asian and opted instead for the museli eggs and juice making counter...amazing! A beautiful pre dinner boat cruise of Victoria Harbour which had beautiful views! Happy Valley races on Wednesday evening (where I placed my first bet and won!) an extremely misty and foggy Peak! (which is the highest point in Hong Kong where you look over the Island) however we could have been anywhere, you could not see further than 1 metre around you! and many evenings spent walking around Hong Kong and lovely drinks and suppers. It was really nice but really sad to go to the airport to see him leave last Saturday morning and my weeks now are lacking in comparison!
Dad, It was a pleasure to have you come and visit - thank you! Hong Kong misses you and enjoy the photo of the finish line in Victoria Park for the Hong Kong Marathon!
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