What to do for the next 6 hours until check in for our next flight? Well, if you are with Loren, there's a good chance you will be eating. And if you're with me, there's an equally good chance you will be shopping. So with plenty of time - we did both.
Took the light rail from airport into downtown- super easy. Then trundled off with our suitcases- did I mention we went carry on? Such the way to go - no waiting and no lost luggage.
Anyhow, back on streets of Seattle, and we've gone 2 blocks when suddenly we see streets blocked off, and intense police presence. President of China was visiting- saw both supporters waving flags, and protesters with banners.
Still far too early for his appearance- so we kept going to our destination, Serious Biscuit, a part of the Tom Douglas empire. Fried green tomatoes, with remoulade sauce, on giant biscuit. Delicious, and equally great was a real newspaper. Did the NY Times crossword while sipping coffee. City life.
Heading back to Nordstrom- again saw people lining the streets. Waited around for a while, but his motorcade sneaked out some back route. Quick stop at Nordstrom Rack to buy some warmer leggings for plane ride, and a quick tour of the renovations at the Nordstrom flagship store, then back to the train to airport. Still had time, so got to watch the canonization of Junipero Serra. Wish that there had been less CNN commentary so I could have heard, but still glad I saw.
On board Delta, was glad to see blanket and pillow. In spite of inedible airplane food (naturally Loren had provided good food), the crew was great and tried to keep us well hydrated. Long flight - 14 hrs, plus 14 hr time difference - landing in Hong Kong at 7:30 pm on Thursday.
Hong Kong airport was easy, cleared immigration in a few minutes, and got on the Airport Expess to downtown and caught a cab to our hotel, Bishop Lei International Hotel
You can look at Harbor View Suite pics to get an idea of our room, and see how well a fish eye lens makes a room appear larger.
Best way to beat jet lag is to get on local time asap so I took a shower and fell in bed. Loren, aka Mr. Adventure, decided to look for food and wound up hiking around half of Hong Kong, or so he claims. Hong Kong has a unique feature - an outdoor escalator - that is right by our hotel. It runs down from 6 am to 10 am, and then up from 10 am to midnight. He walked down - but missed catching escalator back up. Believe me, that was a bummer. The streets are so steep that it's like being on a ladder. And the worst part? He never got dinner😢😢 but did manage to get beer and bottled water at a convenience store.
Side note, we aren't really sure if water is safe, but sign above hotel sink says water must be boiled before drinking- going to err on cautious side.
Took the light rail from airport into downtown- super easy. Then trundled off with our suitcases- did I mention we went carry on? Such the way to go - no waiting and no lost luggage.
Anyhow, back on streets of Seattle, and we've gone 2 blocks when suddenly we see streets blocked off, and intense police presence. President of China was visiting- saw both supporters waving flags, and protesters with banners.
Still far too early for his appearance- so we kept going to our destination, Serious Biscuit, a part of the Tom Douglas empire. Fried green tomatoes, with remoulade sauce, on giant biscuit. Delicious, and equally great was a real newspaper. Did the NY Times crossword while sipping coffee. City life.
Heading back to Nordstrom- again saw people lining the streets. Waited around for a while, but his motorcade sneaked out some back route. Quick stop at Nordstrom Rack to buy some warmer leggings for plane ride, and a quick tour of the renovations at the Nordstrom flagship store, then back to the train to airport. Still had time, so got to watch the canonization of Junipero Serra. Wish that there had been less CNN commentary so I could have heard, but still glad I saw.
On board Delta, was glad to see blanket and pillow. In spite of inedible airplane food (naturally Loren had provided good food), the crew was great and tried to keep us well hydrated. Long flight - 14 hrs, plus 14 hr time difference - landing in Hong Kong at 7:30 pm on Thursday.
Hong Kong airport was easy, cleared immigration in a few minutes, and got on the Airport Expess to downtown and caught a cab to our hotel, Bishop Lei International Hotel
You can look at Harbor View Suite pics to get an idea of our room, and see how well a fish eye lens makes a room appear larger.
Best way to beat jet lag is to get on local time asap so I took a shower and fell in bed. Loren, aka Mr. Adventure, decided to look for food and wound up hiking around half of Hong Kong, or so he claims. Hong Kong has a unique feature - an outdoor escalator - that is right by our hotel. It runs down from 6 am to 10 am, and then up from 10 am to midnight. He walked down - but missed catching escalator back up. Believe me, that was a bummer. The streets are so steep that it's like being on a ladder. And the worst part? He never got dinner😢😢 but did manage to get beer and bottled water at a convenience store.
Side note, we aren't really sure if water is safe, but sign above hotel sink says water must be boiled before drinking- going to err on cautious side.
good job....almost feel the hunger for the food and the pain of Loren walking up those steps!
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