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Wednesday, 06 September 2006 |
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I've just been out for the evening to a local bar called Phoenix, which is close to the mid-level escalators, just below Robinson Road. The bar was suggested by Clara's friend Grace and I was quite surprised when we got there that it was actually an English bar! The staff were all European and the bar was full of Westerners. In fact I even managed to get a pint of locally brewed bitter, that tasted pretty much like bitter in the UK! That's all for Day 2 - I'm off to bed soon, as its been a long day! Before I do let me just say a little about the humidity here. Its been 80-90% humidity for the last couple of days and you only need to walk for 5 minutes outside and you start to sweat. Tomorrow I'm going on Star Ferry and going to see the Peak! Things I've learned about Hong Kong in Day 2: Bus drivers cannnot brake slowly, they have to slam down the brakes, even when slowing down for a very slow speed. It's far too hot... If you see someone walking around in a surgical mask, it is not becuase they are worried about catching SARS or some other disease, it is becuase since SARS if you are ill you must wear a mask to prevent spreading diseases to others. The 1st Tuesday of every month is 'No plastic bag day' at every supermarket. You are supposed to recycle your bags and this day is supposed to promote awareness. If you do need a bag you pay 50 cents for each bag which goes to charity. From what I saw, this doesn't really seem to work, and people don't bring bags and simply complain! On walking through Kowloon Clara pointed out some hotels that can be rented by the hour. Yes you guessed it they are for prostitutes! As well as providing rooms these hotels have parking spaces which are covered by plastic sheeting and also provide a small metal barrier to put in front of your number plate so no-one can tell it is your car parked there!
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