Shopped Out

Friday 15th December 2006

After a day of relaxing I was back on the sightseeing treck to Hong Kong island. Hong Kong Island could have been very picturesque if it wasn’t for the rain and fog laying low over the skyscrapers. A ferry ride across to the island set me back all of about 10 pence. Due to the weather I opted to go Market Shopping rather than “up the peak” to see views of fogged Kong. Stanley Market was first on my agenda, a 30 minute bus ride round pretty bays to the other side of the island. The market was an array of fishing lanes jam-packed with vendors selling Chinese artwork, silk collectibles, clothing, though its more shops than a market. I did manage to depart with some of my money as I bought some silk jam jams for my next leg down under where it will be much warmer than in China and Hong Kong (I hope). More Market madness as I visited Temple Street Night Market in the evening with a bustling array of stalls selling everything from watches and leatherware to clothing and souvenirs. I was a little shopped out as wearily I made my way back to the hostel for a cup of tea or two. I have just met two other people from the UK and they understand the need for me to take a kettle travelling even if the Finish, Dutch and Americans think I am a nutcase.