12/28/2012 - Leaving Hong Kong 
We left the apartment around 5:30am. Our flight isn't until 9:00am but we wanted to grab some breakfast at the airport. We did get to the airport in 20 minutes. That was fast! I think it was also because the cab driver was speeding going at least 140Kph!
Airport security check was two-parts. One was going into the terminal and second was at the gate. Make sure you finish your coffee before going through the security check at the gate. They check everything!
Waiting area was a bit quiet
We're on board! But many people didn't listen to the crew member about boarding for their rows so the major holdup is people standing in the aisles putting their bags overhead. Why won't people listen? It's not like the plane will leave without them
And we're off!
We're in the last seats of the plane
Meals are so small. I'm glad I ate breakfast!
We see snow!
And Hellooooo New York! It looks so cold!
And that's it! We're back in New York City! We definitely miss Hong Kong and having Hong Kong withdrawal. We are definitely going back! I wonder if I can do a company transfer or something
Here's a few things I learned when visiting Hong Kong:
- Cantonese is their first language. Most can speak and understand English there.
- Bring a pack of tissues or napkins when you go out. Most restaurants do not supply you with napkins
- Bring a reusable shopping bag. They charge you for plastic shopping bags.
- Buy an Octopus card at either a MTR station or 7 Eleven. You can put certain amounts of money here and most places do take it as payment.
- Download the MTR map all from iTunes or the Android store. It'll help getting around easier.
- Having an unlocked phone helps. You can get a prepaid SIM card in Hong Kong for really cheap and you can use the data for internet. There's data service even on the MTR!
- I recommend spending 2 days at Hong Kong
Disneyland. Even though its a small park, you can see much more without rushing.
- Ocean Park is iffy. On the bus tour days it can be pretty hectic. For those who been to WDW in Orlando with the tour crowds, Ocean Park is just like that. Crazy amounts of tour buses from mainland China!
- Be sure to clean your cups and utensils at the restaurant. They usually give you a large empty bowl and a pot of tea or hot water. That pot is used for cleaning.
- When shopping for clothes, they at least 1 or 2 sizes smaller that what it says...for example if you wear a large, a XXL will fit you there.
- Don't litter. Civil servants are everywhere and they will fine you.
- Don't jaywalk or cross the street when you're not permitted to because you will get stopped by the authorities. Also cars will run you over regardless because they have the right of way.
I think that's it off the top of my head. If anyone has questions regarding Hong Kong, HKDL, Macau or Guangzhou, feel free to ask me!
It has definitely made me more excited about my upcoming stopover!
