Today we went to the Wan Chai district of Hong Kong Island, looking for more moderate shopping and to see what this area of the island looks like. The shopping area was Time Square, aptly named because of all of the tall buildings with large video screens and signage. We walked and walked looking for restaurants listed in the guidebooks, but often find that we cannot locate the streets. The side streets here are often narrow alleyways, crowded with trucks or workers unloading packages, and the signs are difficult to find. After searching for an hour, we settled for SML in Time Square area for satay chicken in peanut sauce and picked veggies with sesame oil, while Hana had a delicious burger and a side salad with tomatoes and onions. More Western than we wished, but sometimes that happens.
I stayed in Wan Chai while Hana returned to the hotel for some rest and solitude.I had a temple to see in the area and I wanted to wander on my own to see how I would do with a gps to guide me. After a rambling trek, i found the Pak Tai Temple which was apparently built in the 1860's, according to the guide book. In thearea were more very windy narrow roads with tiny businesses, tiny apartments with laundry hanging to dry outside their windows. Closed the aftdrnoon with a long walk back to the hotel.
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