2nd Family Trip: Hong Kong (Day 1)

Hong Kong: 23 - 30 January 2013

Airfare: S$1,250
Accommodation: S$1,200

A trip with filled with many 'first time' experiences

It's the first time that we're traveling to a cold country with the kids and preparations were done way in advance to make sure that they will be kept warm. Jackets, long john, gloves and on and on and on...

It's was a family trip again with an additional headcount and yes, we're going with the little baby to HK! Needless to say, we flying off with Jetstar again.

XXD 1st flight experience

Since it's a group of us, we booked an apartment from Airbnb instead of staying in a hotel. First booking made with Airbnb after much researches and we're glad that it turned out well although it wasn't 100% of what we expected of the apartment. 

Great location at Mongkok with basic amenities and good for tourist who will be out most of the times and only need a place to rest and keep their personal belongings. Gigi is a great host and responded quickly to messages and calls. Click here to find out more information about this apartment. Gigi will be able to give you a discount if you quote my screen name: dreamychris. 

Living Room

Kitchen on the right

Took the airport express bus from airport to Mongkok to meet Angie's assistant who will bring us to our residential place. Missed a station even after much focus and walked our way back. Phew~

10mins before

10mins after: both slept really comfortably throughout the whole journey!

Can't recall when was the last time we used a public phone, dialing NaiNai to tell her we have REACHED HK!

Took our 1st public transport via bus to meet NaiNai for dinner from Mongkok to the ferry terminal. It actually feels like taking bus 88 from in SG from one end to another but the whole journey felt so insecure as we were worried that we might be heading towards the wrong direction or wrong ferry terminal.

Like HK soap drama

It's CNY, dong dong dong dong qiang.

 Had our first steamboat dinner in a restaurant and visited NaiNai's place.

This mess do not come cheap

 Photo of the day

As part of the population in Singapore, we always complained that HDB has built our far too small. After viewing NaiNai's place, we realized that it is even smaller then expected. It's impossible to do a group celebration for festive like Chinese New Year or even, a birthday gathering in a 3 room flat.

Now we understand why HK families seldom eat at home for Chinese New Year, and tend to queue up at restaurants instead.

The flat is good for basic living such as having a comfort place to sleep in, eat and watch TV. When asked about the cost, the price of a HDB flat in SG is almost comparable to a flat in HK.

Although flats are really getting smaller in SG, but I'm stilll happy with our houses. At least, we are able to gather for Chinese New Year, Christmas and even birthdays.

Handsome Travis