Saturday, October 06, 2007

Some HK Photos

These are nothing spectacular. More informative than anything...

















My favorite bar so far. Best people watching spot and laid back people.

















Haven't been here yet but am so happy I have the option. I'm hoping the size -2 Asian chicks working there will inspire me to NOT buy one of their delicious, glazed pastries.




This is the Soho area where I live. Tons of bars, shops and restaurants.

































This is the largest outdoor escalator in the world. You can see the different sections going down the hill.
















I will NOT be hanging my clothes outside to dry. Luckily, I have a washer/dryer in my apartment. But it's all one machine. European apparently.














This is a little store right next to where I live so I'm excited about being able to get my fruit and quickie things easily.



This is the street where I'm going to live. Prince's Terrace. It doesn't look like much in this picture but there are cool galleries on either side and a cute little outdoor cafe there on the left. And since cars can't drive on this street it's really quiet which I love.












My front door

















I'm super close to the escalator. SO nice!


















And of course...never too far away from a Starbucks.

















I just liked this cluster of grafitti








































My neighborhood Blockbuster

















I'll never be able to completely leave LA...

















Was almost going to live on this busy street market. See the "Gage Street Market Lofts" sign in the top? The guy used to live in SoHo in NY and the lofts have exposed brick, etc. Pretty cool but unfurnished which I couldn't do.

















Cool building on Wellington Street



Also on Wellington Street. The menu states that the food is "in and around NY Deli style". Which probably means they'll put seared octopus on rye bread.

















Circle K duuuude! There are tons of Circle K's and 7-11's.



Pottinger Street. I get tired just thinking about going up those stairs. I usually opt for the escalator.












They're VERY into Halloween here. So excited! I wonder if they'll understand my Mary Catherine Gallagher costume. Probably not. I've always wanted to do Karen Walker from "Will & Grace" too but I have a feeling they'll just think I'm a whiny drunk.



Tons of overpasses everywhere



































In the same vein...tons of over-the-street walkways here. It's frustrating to try and figure out when the street's going to end and how to get up to the walkways. Sometimes it's the only way to cross the street. You can see the barricades there on the sidewalk. So you have to go into a big office building or mall and then find your way to the walkway. I will be very happy when I have this all figured out.






I know we've all seen funny Asian ads before but I couldn't resist putting a couple up. This one's my favorite so far.


"You're so dreeeeamy. I love you so much and I'm so attracted to you...but I...I...just can't stop eating this delicious ravioli with lobster and spinach."












I think these cute little guys are supposed to represent what you can get to eat at The Spaghetti House and I get three of them. Carrot, Tiramisu, soooomething that resembles a Christmas cupcake...and a slice of pizza. Apparently you're a little pig or cow whatever you eat. I've only seen ONE overweight Asian person since I've been here. ONE.








That's all for now. I'm going to meet my friend Cameron to watch my first rugby match. England vs. Australia. Supposed to be a big one!

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