It's exactly one year today that I arrived in Hong Kong. It took me a while to get used to this city. At the beginning, I would bemoan the loss of my dear NYC. However, over time, I've come to realize that this place has charms all of its own.
Here's a list of my favorite:
1. The tram. It's quaint and riding from the top deck gives you a different view of the city.
2. Junk trips. It seems everyone's company out here owns a junk, and they're a boat-load of fun to be on for the day.
3. Tropical plants growing EVERYWHERE ... the kind we keep as house plants in NYC.
4. Dim sum. Hong Kong's answer to weekend brunch.
5. The Star Ferry. The Hong Kong tourism board actually requires that the Star Ferry be added to any list on Hong Kong. It is a pretty great ride from Central to the Kowloon side.
6. Urban hikes. Having so many mountains means you can hike in Hong Kong just by walking outside your door.
7. Outdoor escalator. Did I mention the mountains? For those who don't want to hike, there is an outdoor escalator in Central. Very cool.
8. Gleaming skyscrapers. OK, so most cities have them, but I think that Hong Kong takes the cake when it comes to architecture. My favorite - Bank of China.
9. Shek-O. More like Vietnam than Hong Kong. In just 20 minutes you feel worlds away from the city at this shanty beach town.
10. Sheung Wan. This has become my favorite neighborhood. Antique shops, quaints cafes and restaurants, plus an old Hong Kong charm that seems to have faded from the rest of the city.
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