Day 4 in HK

The morning started with a discussion among our group (Malaysia, Indonesia and PNG). We decided some common matters we face and then discussed ways to handle. At times, we involved the lecturers for further advice too.

Time flies and we didnt really have our tea-break. We merely brought our coffee/tea & snacks to our seats to ensure no disruption to our discussions.

At 12.30pm, it was time for lunch. Luckily, the Office arranged an internal buffet again. Then I realised how hungry I was. Others also realised that they were very hungry. I guess we used too much brain energy during our discussion.

It was a long journey to the Airport. The security clearance took quite some time because we were foreigners. Finally we entered the restricted area. We could see the aeroplanes take off or land.

The visibility was low due to haze. However, we managed to see A380 S'pore Airlines taking off.

By the time we left, it was close to 5pm. Though the Big Buddha was on the same Lantau Island, however, the journey was long. By the time we reached the Big Buddha, it was 5.45pm. The shops in Nyong Ping Village were about to close. The sky has darkened. We saw the Big Buddha from a distance. This is totally out of my expectations. What a disappointment!

When we reached the hotel, it was 7pm. However, I was not hungry at all. I think the heavy lunch has helped and I could take a late dinner.

I found 榮華, 奇華, 恒香 and 鉅記 Bakery Shops. 榮華 offers more choices of favour with nicer packaging but prices most expensive. The salesgirl remembered that I would come to buy on Sat morning! I noted the prices too so that I could decide how many boxes I could buy. However, I must bear in mind how to pack them with my small luggages.

I have wanted to go to Temple Street to settle my dinner. However, on my way back to hotel, I found 海皇粥店 and had a bowl of fish and beef porridge (HKD 21). The taste was average. I would try the claypot rice at Temple Street tomorrow.

Oh dear, I have yet to walk to Avenue of Stars. I have initially planned to do it on the day I arrived. Now I can only pray for good weather so that I can do it either on Fri afternoon or Sat morning. I would like to walk around Avenue of Stars, take Star Ferry to Central in HK Island, walk to Wan Chai to take the return ferry back to Kowloon.