Hong Kong Day 2

We had another half day in Hong Kong, so we decided to ride the Peak Tram to the top of the mountain overlooking Hong Kong and Kowloon to get the big picture.  Still on the morning jet-lag schedule, we arrived at 8 AM, and this was fortuitous since the crowds were non-existent.

The view from the top was awesome, and - no surprise - there were skyscrapers everywhere.  I've never seen so many tall buildings in such a small space ever.

Group selfie from the top of Hong Kong

Heading back, we walked through Hong Kong park, which features a free walk-in aviary.  Laurel really loves birds, and we saw some really cool exotic species.  The park itself was pleasant, and led us into a nearby mall where we could enjoy the relief of some air conditioning.

Admiring Birds

Fountain in the park

Hong Kong is quite a contrast. Kowloon was like Chinatown, with teeny tiny shops crammed into every possible space, yet nearby were opulent malls that make even our USA counterparts look run down. Bryce was thrilled to see some really expensive cards driving around. Clearly there's an income inequality issue here, but everyone seems to be able to get what they need. I wish we had more time to spend to get to know Hong Kong better, but it's a place we all would enjoy to return to in the future.