Inez ([info]mariainez) wrote,
@ 2009-05-03 15:16:00
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Hong Kong

Hello, Everyone! My back hurts, my throat is sore, my head is spinning. And here I am blogging. Oh yes. I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself.


I'm finally back from my little vacation. Hong Kong was amazing. The shopping, food, sights, sounds-- amazing. It was good getting out of the country, even if it was for awhile.


Stayed in a hotel along Nathan Road, which was right across Dior. My mom rolled her eyes at me too many times everytime I attempted to trick her into buying my dream purse. But no, the dream still remains a dream. I managed to convince myself that I am not a bag person anyway. So I basically shopped for clothes. I went to every night market, every discount outlet shop, but I still ended up spending most of my money on H&M, which I know believe is a disease that I am gravely ill of.


 

 
Riding the MTR was a great experience. It made me want to boo our train system in the Philippines. They're really organized, there aren't any crazy lines, nor are there any people shoving you towards the train.


And I actually checked out Disneyland... for free! It was amazing. A lot of people kept saying not to expect too much since it's only 1/3 the size of the one in Florida, but I really didn't care. I loved every minute of it and released my inner child. I got to ride Space Mountain for the first time since, last time I was in Disneyland, I did not make the height requirement.


Have you ever heard Mickey Mouse speak in Chinese? I have. It was weird. ...but whatever. It's Mickey Mouse! I couldn't help but take a photo with him.




 
This is me with Amber, who plays Nala on the Lion King show, and her friend, Steven(?), who plays Simba. We also met up with her friend who plays Scar, but I stupidly forgot to take a photo with him.


Thank you, Chevy Mercado and Amber Thompson, for bringing me and my mom in, and for getting us good seats to the shows. The Lion King show completely blew me away. Chevy as the Hunchback of Notre Dame was great too. I forgot what great pipes that boy has. Thank you also for bringing me out to an Irish Pub the day before. I got a good-drunk feeling from drinking $40 San Miguel beers, which is merely 40PHP back at home. 200PHP difference, WOW.

Will post photos soon on Multiply and Facebook. I actually didn't take much cause I was too busy shopping and trying on different articles of clothing, but I will post whatever I have. And also the dorky "tourist" photos my mom insisted on taking of me.

As of now, I bid Hong Kong goodnite. I will definitely be going back soon. Maybe in a year.

I'm back in Manila, but I'm leaving for Cebu in a couple of hours. I'm starting to get sick of Airplane rides.




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justine
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2009-05-03 04:07 pm UTC (link)
same experience in disneyland nez! haha plus i bought the same headbands, you just can't resist :D

hong kong is awesome as always.

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