We decided to be productive today. We got up early and enjoyed a lovely breakfast downstairs in the lobby. Considering The Peninsula Hotel is the #4 thing to see in Hong Kong (according to our Lonely Planet guidebook) it is a pretty popular place. It was quite funny watching tourists walk in and take photographs and then get escorted out (for using a flash). We decided to cross the Victoria Harbor to see the Peak. We took a ferry and got some great views of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. The ferry was quick, but actually seemed like ages because Fraser met Mr. Miagi. The ferry had 2 levels with seats facing either direction. As we were sitting down (backwards) I had seen someone reverse the seat because it was on a pivot. I told Fraser and he pivoted the seat immediately, not noticing another man (Mr. Miagi) was sitting on our bench as well. Fraser apologized or not noticing him and this sprung up a lifelong relationship (Mr. Miagi wanted one!). I was eavesdropping on the conversation and Mr. Miagi must have been a lonely lonely man or half crazy. He started talking to Fraser about trustworthiness and how to be one with one's self! I was laughing hysterically inside while listening. I also felt so sorry for Fraser, but he should have looked before he flipped the seat. Do'h!
The ferry got to Hong Kong Island and we escaped quickly. We wandered around by foot trying to find the tram to the top to the Peak. What we thought would be a few minutes turned into a longer adventure and we were dripping wet. Hong Kong is very hot and fairly humid. Eventually we found it but we realized we were halfway up it. As the tram approached it had to grind to a halt to stop to pick us up.
All the seats were taken, so we had to lean against a board and hold on for dear life!
We got to the top and walked inside the information building for a bathroom break and breathe of fresh air (aka air conditioning!). Afterwards we walked the loop around the peak which was around 2 miles. We had amazing views and i took a ton of pictures.
We rushed back to the hotel because we had reservations for afternoon tea. Thankfully we got reservations because we were guests at the hotel. All the tourists and locals had to wait in a terribly long line. ha ha! You had to be dressed up, so I wore a black dress. We ordered the Peninsula signature tea which was delicious. We also got biscuits with marmalade, chocolate truffles, pound cake, tiramasu, and anything else sugary and sweet to make me completely stuffed/sick! It was delicious!
As we struggled up the elevator (ha ha) to make matters worse, a birthday cake was waiting for me in our room! Obviously we said no way and kept it for later.
We had reservations at the Cantonese restaurant inside the hotel called the Spring Moon for 8pm. The food was absolutely delicious. Dad you would be proud... we had goose meat (very similar to duck, but not as greasy) with shrimp and beef. It was family style, so we ordered fried rice and lotus vegetables (?) and put anything on your plate that you wanted. I ate plenty of it and managed to eat half the birthday cake when I got upstairs! I'm sure you are not surprised! ha ha. After a full day, off to bed!
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