Asia Trip Part One (Hong Kong)

Our trip to Hong Kong and Thailand was fabulous. It was the perfect mix between large city and relaxing beach vacation. Plus we got to see our great friends the Otts! We stayed four nights in Hong Kong then flew to Phuket for 7 nights and back to Hong Kong for 2 nights.

Here is Gavin checking in. :-)

The Ott's house in Hong Kong was amazing. Land is so scare most homes go up instead of out. Their house had 6 stories so we got a good workout on the stairs. Here is a view of their neighborhood. They live near Repulse Bay on Hong Kong Island. We didn't get a picture of their helper Jenny but she was amazing...doing the cooking and cleaning and our laundry! Bonus! :-)

Stanley Market is a famous shopping market near the Otts. Great place to shop. We got a table cloth for close to $10 US dollars and it has detailed hand embroidery.
Here are the Ott's (Julie, Alex, Sydney and Albert). I can't believe I babysat Alex when he was a newborn!
Buddhist Shrine in the market.
View from the Ott's house.


Riding the train in Hong Kong. My riding buddies! haha

World's longest escalator. In the morning it goes down and afternoon it goes up. Bamboo is the only thing used for scaffolding during construction.
You do not want to be under this during an earthquake!
The two "guns" on top of the HSBC bank building are pointed at their competitor's building.
Rode the Double Decker Trams. And a picture of the taxis. Everyone uses taxis to get around.

The Wet Market

Hong Kong's Times Square
Alex and Sydney's school mascot is a dragon and Albert had the head to the costume so Trevor was trying it on and doing jumps.
Ferry boat ride through Victoria Harbor.

Very Safe....
Bird Market

At "The Peak"! 360 degree views of the entire city!