The older the children get, the harder it is to get away. They are busy with activities throughout the week and weekend. A lot of our travel is dictated by Hannah Grace’s sporting events. Just a few months ago, we were sitting at the dinner table and Hannah Grace let out a big sigh, “We’re going to Hong Kong AGAIN for softball.” I immediately burst in to laughter, thinking how absurd that sounded. She quickly joined my laughing fit knowing she is having such an unbelievable experience with her travels. It isn’t that she doesn’t like Hong Kong, she actually loves it! She just wants to go more places, which I think is pretty cool that she has that desire within her. When a free weekend arose, though, I wasn’t sure how she would take the idea of another (insert teenage eye rolling) trip to Hong Kong, but she was all for it! This was Hannah Grace’s third trip to Hong Kong, while only the second for the rest of us. Her trips before, however, have been with school. It was nice to explore the city as a family this time!
This was not our taxi, but we saw so many where the luggage didn't fit.
On our first day in Hong Kong, we met up with the Van Nispen's at Stanley Beach to celebrate sweet Anje's birthday.
After a day of exploring Stanley Beach, we rode the ferry over to the Kowloon side. Although my pictures aren't the greatest, the lights in Hong Kong were stunning!
We bypassed the opportunity to pay 200 Hong Kong dollars per person just to be seated at the Intercontinental for dinner and chose the delicious Morton's instead. Maybe it was our casual attire, but they sat us in our very own private room...the perfect setting! Tony was sad when Hannah Grace said it was the best steak she had ever eaten!
Tony and the birthday girl!
When in China, the kids are always excited to find the electronic markets.
The next day, Hannah Grace couldn't wait to introduce us to Cali-Mex. When she was in Hong Kong last April, her home stay took her there.
After lunch, we headed to the Peak to take in the views. The last time that Tony, Ellis and I were there, we couldn't see a thing due to the fog. This trip proved to be much better.
After spending most of our day walking, we decided a trip to the pool was just what we needed.
Before going to dinner, we had to make one more stop at the American Grocery store. It was full of products that made us happy...like this popcorn and Rotel tomatoes.
To end our last night in Hong Kong, we went to Tony's favorite place, Red Pepper. When in Shanghai, he fell in love with Mopa tofu. Not me. I am just not that adventurous.
As usual, Ellis finds a friend.
And just like that, our holiday came to an end. I can't wait for the next one!
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