Hong Kong 2

I stayed on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong (a 3 minute ferry ride off the main island). This was a statue near the pier I thought was amazing.

And here's a typical street in Kowloon. Its like a poorer, dirtier (with cheaper, yet safe housing!) version of Hong Kong.

As I was wandering, I passed a street food stall that had easily 20 people waiting for a waffle type thing. Of course I got one. And it was delicious. Each of the little bubbles was crispy on the outside and half way hollow and delicious.

I watched the sun go down and the lights come on from the Kowloon side (looking at the Hong Kong skyline -- the NYC part of the city). So beautiful!!

The next morning, I got up early and walked around a park near my hostel.

And saw a shrine.

Then headed back over to the main island of Hong Kong.

I wandered a bit more until I found the tram station to head up Victoria Peak, the tallest peak in Hong Kong (the station is across the street to the right).

And here's the view from the top.

Completely breath-taking.