{"id":384,"date":"2008-12-31T01:54:37","date_gmt":"2008-12-30T17:54:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lowsweetling.com\/mylife\/2008\/12\/31\/off-we-go\/"},"modified":"2022-06-17T13:20:01","modified_gmt":"2022-06-17T13:20:01","slug":"off-we-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lowsweetling.com\/mylife\/2008\/12\/31\/off-we-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Hong Kong 2008 Day 01 – Off we go"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Date: <\/strong>21 Dec 2008 Sunday (Day 01)<\/p>\n

10:40AM Prepared to go<\/strong><\/p>\n

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10:55AM Reached Changi Airport Terminal 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We went directly to the SIA Staff Travel Counter for check-in. Our scheduled flight was at 13:30 PM. Since it was still early, we were told to return at 12:45 PM before they can confirm our seats. The disadvantage of getting sub-load tickets.<\/p>\n

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We loitered around T3.<\/p>\n

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Spotted this “Rub it from Scratch”.<\/p>\n

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Bought a pack of Clarinase from Watsons for JR.<\/p>\n

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We took a rest at McDonald’s to pass time.<\/p>\n

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JR donated $2 to McDonald’s Children Charity.<\/p>\n

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JR blogging….<\/p>\n

12:30PM Heading back<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s almost time! Let’s head back to the counter to check on our seats.<\/p>\n

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SQ866 was delayed from 13:30PM to 14:00PM!<\/p>\n

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We were told to wait again… … … … …<\/p>\n

Photos taken when we were waiting:<\/p>\n

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13:00PM Our seats were confirmed!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We were able to board the 14:00 PM flight. Happy JR.<\/p>\n

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We did some shopping at DFS. Bought some cosmetics for mummy and myself.<\/p>\n

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Lazy to walk all the way to our boarding gate, we decided to take the shuttle to A15, then walked back to A14.<\/p>\n

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Empty cabin.<\/p>\n

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BOARDING!<\/p>\n

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Our plane – SQ866.<\/p>\n

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JR: “Hurry up! We are late!”<\/p>\n

13:30PM Waiting to board<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We waited for our turn to board the plane. We then realised that most of the passengers had already boarded the plane.<\/p>\n

13:35PM Boarding<\/strong><\/p>\n

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13:45PM On the plane
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JR & I were separated! But we were still next to each other, not so bad after all. We watched 10 Promises<\/em>. Very touching movie…*sob*<\/p>\n

15:15PM LUNCH! Finally…
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What’s for lunch?<\/p>\n

International or oriental??? JR & I chose the international meal.<\/p>\n

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Appetizer – Smoked Salmon with potato salad<\/p>\n

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Main course – Panfried chicken in coriander sauce with roasted vegetables and potatoes<\/p>\n

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Dessert – Ice cream<\/p>\n

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This was my first time that I finished the whole main course, appetizer and dessert on the airplane! Yummy… Maybe I’m too hungry.. haha…\u00c2  JR finished everything too, including the biscuits and bread that came along in the meal.<\/p>\n

We finished 10 Promises<\/em> and started watching Beverly Hills Chihuahua<\/em>. About 10 minutes through it, the Captain announced that the plane was landing soon. So disappointed, we didn’t manage to finish the movie.<\/p>\n

17:36PM Arrival in HONG KONG<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I looked pale & tired.<\/p>\n

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Waiting for our luggage.<\/p>\n

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There it is!<\/p>\n

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JR almost missed our luggage!<\/p>\n

18:06PM To the City
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We bought the Octopus cards from the MTR counter. Each Octopus card contains 100 HKD value and requires a deposit of 50 HKD.<\/p>\n

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Can you see me posing in the photo?<\/p>\n

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This is me!<\/p>\n

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18:13PM On Airport Express<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 35.3 km journey between the Airport and the city takes only 24 minutes (minus waiting time).<\/p>\n

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The journey status can be seen here.<\/p>\n

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Baggage Compartment beside each door to place passengers’ luggages.<\/p>\n

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Our Octopus cards<\/p>\n

1st transfer to the \u00e6\u009d\u00b1\u00e6\u00b6\u0152 Tung Chung line at \u00e9\u009d\u2019\u00e8\u00a1\u00a3 Tsing Yi.<\/p>\n

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2nd transfer at \u00e8\u008d\u201d\u00e6\u2122\u00af Lai King to the \u00e8\u008d\u0192\u00e6\u00b9\u00be Tsuen Wan line.<\/p>\n

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18:52PM Arrival at \u00e5\u00a4\u00aa\u00e5\u00ad\u0090 Prince Edward station<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We walked out of Prince Edward station and started searching for our hotel. We were totally lost! JR asked for directions from an old lady at the newspaper stand. She told us the wrong way – the opposite direction! Luckily, we doubted her “answer” and stayed put. We managed to spot our hotel after sometime. It is just opposite the MTR station.<\/p>\n

19:08PM Metropark Mong Kok
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Checking in…<\/p>\n

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Our superior room:<\/p>\n

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Pamphlets taken from the airport.<\/p>\n

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First task – to purchase our new lens! Also, helping Jia Hui to get his new D80 and lens.<\/p>\n

19:36PM On our way to \u00e6\u2014\u00ba\u00e8\u00a7\u2019 Mong Kok<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We went from shop to shop comparing prices… until we were hungry…<\/p>\n

20:17PM Dinner at \u00e4\u00b8\u0160\u00e6\u00b5\u00b7\u00e5\u009d\u0160<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00e6\u00aa\u00b8\u00e6\u00aa\u00ac\u00e8\u0153\u0153\u00e7\u00b3\u2013 (\u00e5\u2020\u00bb)<\/p>\n

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\u00e5\u00b0\u008f\u00e7\u00ac\u00bc\u00e5\u0152\u2026<\/p>\n

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JR’s \u00e6\u017d\u2019\u00e9\u00aa\u00a8\u00e6\u2039\u2026\u00e6\u2039\u2026\u00e9\u009d\u00a2<\/p>\n

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\u00e7\u00ba\u00a2\u00e6\u00b2\u00b9\u00e6\u0160\u201e\u00e6\u2030\u2039<\/p>\n

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My \u00e7\u201a\u00b8\u00e9\u2026\u00b1\u00e6\u00b1\u00a4\u00e6\u2039\u2030\u00e9\u009d\u00a2<\/p>\n

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20:45PM Continue with our shopping
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Street performance<\/p>\n

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Funny guy.<\/p>\n

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Bought Jia Hui’s D80 and Tamron AF 18-270 mm lens for Nikon from CAM\u00c2\u00b2 \u00e7\u203a\u00b8\u00e6\u0153\u00ba\u00e4\u00bc \u00e5\u00ae\u00b6. We got a flash from CAM\u00c2\u00b2 too. Our lens was bought from Wing Shing at the same price since CAM\u00c2\u00b2 haws no stock for the Tamron AF 18-270 mm lens for Canon cameras.<\/p>\n

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We also got a UV filter for our new lens.<\/p>\n

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Testing out the new lens…<\/p>\n

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Zoommmmmed.<\/p>\n

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JR’s favourite shopping mall.<\/p>\n

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We went in to have a look but most stalls were already closed (no idea why). We will be back another day.<\/p>\n

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We managed to buy the bubble bath from \u00e5\u008d\u201c\u00e6\u201a\u00a6 Bonjour Cosmetic.<\/p>\n

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We took a slow walk back to the hotel.<\/p>\n

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We bought a big bottle of H2O and some batteries from the 7-eleven just next to our hotel.<\/p>\n

22:50PM Back at hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Our purchases for the day.<\/p>\n

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Mummy’s<\/p>\n

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Mine – S$40 after discount.<\/p>\n

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The super big bottle of water.<\/p>\n

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JH’s newD80! Pretty!<\/p>\n

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Our new lens.<\/p>\n

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New flash – This was recommended by the salesman at CAM\u00c2\u00b2. JR wanted to get the Canon one initially but the salesman said this is better and also cheaper.<\/p>\n

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UV filter lens.<\/p>\n

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This is a free gift… a dragonfly bookmark.<\/p>\n

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Bubble bath.<\/p>\n

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Batteries for the Flash.<\/p>\n

Total expenses for Day 01:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Item<\/strong><\/td>\nCost (HKD)<\/strong><\/td>\nCost (SGD)<\/strong><\/td>\nExchange Rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
from Singapore Changi Airport T3<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Estee Lauder Total Lifting Kit<\/td>\n <\/td>\n130.15<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shiseido Supplist Poreless Foundation (Refill)<\/td>\n <\/td>\n40.00<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clarinase from Watsons<\/td>\n <\/td>\n10.98<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Drinks at McDonald’s<\/td>\n <\/td>\n2.35<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Charity at McDonald’s<\/td>\n <\/td>\n2.00<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
from Hong Kong<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Otopus Cards<\/td>\n300.00<\/td>\n57.03<\/td>\n5.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tamron Canon (AF18-270)<\/td>\n4150.00<\/td>\n788.97<\/td>\n5.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tamron Nikon (AF18-270)<\/td>\n4150.00<\/td>\n788.97<\/td>\n5.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nikon D80<\/td>\n4580.00<\/td>\n869.80<\/td>\n5.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hoya 72MM UV<\/td>\n200.00<\/td>\n38.02<\/td>\n5.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vivitar-400MZC Vivitar DF-400MZ Flash<\/td>\n1260.00<\/td>\n241.93<\/td>\n5.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dinner at \u00e4\u00b8\u0160\u00e6\u00b5\u00b7\u00e5\u009d\u0160<\/td>\n171.60<\/td>\n32.62<\/td>\n5.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Juicy Bomb Share Bath<\/td>\n38.00<\/td>\n7.22<\/td>\n5.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Watsons (Drinks)<\/td>\n12.00<\/td>\n2.28<\/td>\n5.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Big bottle of water + Batteries<\/td>\n45.60<\/td>\n8.67<\/td>\n5.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hotel room Internet<\/td>\n20.00<\/td>\n3.82<\/td>\n5.23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TOTAL<\/strong><\/td>\n <\/strong><\/td>\n3,024.81<\/strong><\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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* 5.26 Exchange rate from Change Alley, 5.23 Exchange rate from Citibank Credit Card and 5.2 Exchange rate from DBS Credit Card <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

View my TRAVEL list<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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