Daily Hong Kong

The hotel we stayed at was attached to the convention center complex in downtown Hong Kong. All the buildings are connected by skybridges. We found a McDonald's where we ate breakfast most days there as it was wayyyyyy cheaper than the hotel. I also went there for dinner one day while Mike was on mainland China. On my way I came upon this group of protestors. It was very organized and peaceful. They had a leader that would shout the chant then the rest of the group would repeat it. They did it a few times in English then in Cantonese. I couldn't resist getting a picture, of course I wasn't the only one stopping for the photo op.
Since I was on my own I could really enjoy the shopping there. One day I went to a place called the Ladies Market. It was one very long street with stalls on either side. I discovered that most of the Asian faces that I was seeing there were from mainland China. They come over to shop in Hong Kong because there are more goods, better selection and better prices. I picked up a couple of small items there that day. Mostly just wandered around and enjoyed the atmosphere.
The day before we left I went to what was most likely my favorite place to shop. It is called the Jade Market. There are two buildings that are warehouse style places. They were filled with row upon row of these stalls selling all kinds of Jade. Most of the money Mike gave me to spend was spent here. We had agreed that we would not use the credit card unless it was a very upscale and reputable place. Therefore Mike had gotten some cash and gave most to me to enjoy myself. Well in the Jade market I did.
The final morning I went to a place called Hong Kong Arts & Crafts. It is a large building that had loads of crafts made by locals. This was a very expensive place. I very much enjoyed walking around and seeing everything. I did have to give in to the urge and purchase two pieces of fabric that I hope to someday have made into a traditional Chinese dress and jacket.

That was mostly what my trip to Hong Kong was like. Mike thinks he may be going back more often. If he does I may just have to tag along a time or two to see what else I can find worth seeing there.