I'm back in Honkers. Gee I luff it here. The airport is so efficient and organised, the dollar is strong, the people are lovely, the taxis are plentiful and the shopping is great. What's not to love? Today my sister and I did something very touristy and went and had afternoon tea at the Penisula Hotel over on Kowloon. My sister calls this the "Dark Side". She generally likes to stay firmly put on the island. It's glam there-they have an orchestra up in a balcony and everything.
but 1st we went for a wander down in Wanchai
I wore this frock arrangement that I'd bought from St Malo in Brittany France from somewhere called Promod. Camel is Key People. I say Embrace it.
we did lunch at Pawn at Wanchai the other day. It's an old pawn shoppe knocked into restaurants
it has really interesting views
and really superior people watching
after the Hell of the 12 hour flight from London I treated myself to a mani and a pedi from Indulgence. Lincoln Park after Dark. Of course.
and I bought a leopard scarf whatsy from a tiny shoppe the size of a broom cupboard in Soho. It's so large that it could double as a sarong (the scarf not the shop)
and look at what I found in a tiny shoppe in Wanchai:
it's my temple dog!!!The ceiling at the Pen is very fancy and grand. I went to Felix there for dinner once with Mr FF. It was fairly flash. With good views. And everything is by Phillipe Starke.
Better go and plan what we are doing tomorrow. I want to go to Sevva for a drink and watch the sun set.xxxxx
Dear Ms FF, Visiting the dark side! We never went further than the Overseas Terminal next to Star Ferry. My mum was strictly The Mandarin and we never set foot in the Peninsular. I am glad that you have a greater spirit of adventure! Lovely food piccies.
ReplyDeleteI cannot keep up with you! I need a nap after reading about all of these travels.
ReplyDeleteDear FF, have luffed being on board for your holiday. Blighty seems like a good sort and obviously you had a great time together, am envious.
ReplyDeletewas that fish and chips, one of my all time favourite pub grubs.
Your family is all important as it should be.
spend quality time with nephew FF amd bon return to Brisbane
Paula
xx
I am so enjoying your travels. Makes me want to come join you, despite the horror that is modern air travel. I cannot imagine the Oxford students overhearing you and Blighty. Now that is a true education.
ReplyDeleteBlimey truly a jet setting life style xx
ReplyDeleteEvery time I cahnge my nail polish I think of you. That is once a week.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see you wear that scarf as a sarong, maybe with a black t shirt?
I cannot believe how much you seem to have crammed in to your travels! And w/out a word of "I'm exhausted", I'm sooo jet-lagged"etc.
ReplyDeleteFF, you are a spectacular tourist.
hi ff,
ReplyDeleteyou look and sound like you are having the time of your life. you make me want to travel.
~janet
LOVE the pawn shop/restaurant! I'm salivating at the dessert! Inspiring travels your having. I just love that you posted about jersey cows. Cows have such friendly big eyes. Makes me feel bad that i'm a carnivore. Let's not think about it...
ReplyDeleteI'll have you know FF that your adventures have almost tipped me over the edge.
ReplyDeleteIf not for being tied to a home reno for the first half of next year I would be on a plane pronto.
The 'dark side' hey. Please tell because we usually stay in Kowloon. Will I be kidnapped or something?
Did I read you are trying to extend your time in Honkers? Hope so because I need more pics of all this fabulousness.
Everything is 11/10
xx
Dear FF, Have you tried a bowl of Noodles from the "cheapest Michelin star restaurant in the world"? I went there for lunch in Honkers both days I was there and loved it. It's called "Tsim Chai Kee Noodle" at 153 Queens Road, Central or 98 Wellington Street, Central. G probably knows exactly where I mean.
ReplyDeleteAlso check out "Shanghai Tang" - exy but interesting stuff. I like the goldfish espresso cups and the patchwork toiletry bags. Again you've probably already been.
See you soon, Clare xxx
The black and camel number is a seriously good frock.
ReplyDelete"the dark side", lol. yes indeed. speaking of dark, that "lincoln park after dark" hue is divine. i've worn it, loved it.
ReplyDeleteI second Shanghai Tang. Also run, don't walk to the Jade Market on the dark side. Not for the jade but their pearls and semi-precious stones. It is fab x 100 and ubercheap. I used to work for an Australian jeweller who would buy all his stuff there and then come back to Australia and mark it up 10 times and sell it here, and people would say how reasonable his prices were. You will luff it.
ReplyDeleteHave to say I quite liked the 'dark side' (but I was last in HK years and years ago!) LOVING your afternoon tea - yum! And such a gorgeous new frock FF. V. usfeul too. How cute is that little pudding arrangement in the 'kilner jar' thingy - wonderful. So pleased you are living it up again in HK. x
ReplyDeleteHello FF
ReplyDeleteHong Kong is such a glorious city. The mix of east and west.
I too am wearing Lincoln Park After Dark.
I'm getting really excited. It might be Monday and I'm still at work but I fly to Singapore on Friday!
SSG xxx
Dear FF, I live on the "Dark Side" next time you are in Hong Kong you must let me show you around and have the truth revealed. Willow & Lotus' aunt :)
ReplyDeleteDear FF, I'm very behind on my blog reading. I didn't realise you'd already left England. I hope you had a great time. I loved your pictures.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to go to Hong Kong and the food looks amazing. Every time I read one of your posts I want to eat xx