Heavenly

I am currently sat in the hotel's "Contemplation Room"...it's on the 41st floor and has one of the most amazing views I've ever seen. Sat on a sofa I can see the whole city, the sea, the port, probably even my house...there's some chinese relaxation music playing, free herbal tea and the sound of running water, God, I need to pee. With risk of sounding like a big old homo, it's almost "heavenly".

Whilst in this contemplation room, I thought I'd do just that...I'm just about half way through my trip, just 5 more days to go.

Last week was fun, very busy but fun. I was very lucky to get out and see the city yesterday. An old family friend many years ago told me to drop him an email if I was ever over this side of the world...I must admit I never thought I would be, but here I am, I dropped him an email and he organised one of his employees in his Hong Kong office, Sue, to take me on a tour. Such a lovely lovely lady! Poor her having to take 'ol muggins here round on her Saturday.

We started off in Tsim Tsa Tsui for breakfast, then got a taxi to The Peak tram over in the "Central" district.

The tram has been there for many years, back when the British owned the island. Never really understood why we did own this place. I guess in some ways its kinda cool because it's a melting pot of loads of traditions and cultures. British plugs, Chinese road signs with the British translation underneath...Hong Kong takes the bits it likes from England and China and merges them into it's own culture, inclusive of the National Holidays...very clever!

So,the tram takes you right up to The Peak, I believe its the highest point in the city. the views are fantastic! At the top there is also Madame Tussauds...so funny, again a mix, David Beckham stood next to Chinese pop stars.

After The Peak, we went to Stanley Market, which is a little bit more like an ex-pat area...very British. We had lunch here then went for a wander round the beach area on the rocks...very pretty.

In contrast to this scerene area we then headed back to the area round my hotel called Mong Kok. VERY VERY busy! We went to the even busier technology stores and Ladies Market, I've never seen so many people in my life. I bought myself some headphones and an IPad case. Kinda embrassing when I presented a $10HKD note rather than a $100HKD to pay, £1 instead of £10.

STP PRESS : WHAT!?!? Two ladies and a guy have just destroyed my tranquil setting, my inner sanctum, my personal space (they've entered the room)...how dare they! Now a loud British accent...that's it...they've woken me from my relaxed bloggin' slumber.

I should really go anyway, going to check out the shopping centre next door, my Director, Designer and Assistant arrive about 5 o'clock, so going to make the most of the free time before I have to go back into work mode.

I will try and upload a picture of this view soon...it really is amazing.

- Posted (with love) from my gorgeous iPad.