Ni Hao!

I landed in Hong Kong on Monday evening and headed straight to my new home - the Gateway Apartments.

The cabbie dropped us off on a bustling street and pointed at what appeared to be a mall. 

 

Yes, my friends, my apartment is in a mall. But not just any mall. Let me introduce you to my neighbors...

 

Manolo greets me each morning when I leave my building. Not a bad way to start the day.

Now, let me introduce you to Suite 3202...

the "foyer"

  

den and dining area

 

my baby kitchen equipped with cappuccino machine

 

the bedroom

 

lots of closet space

 

bathroom

 

  the view - that's Victoria Harbour on the left

 

Kowloon Park

Hong Kong in all its glory

It really is a great place with a wonderful staff. Everyone has been so helpful, and most importantly, I feel really safe.

Tuesday morning we made a visit to a CD/DVD manufacturer. I had visited this factory before, and it's just about the coolest place ever. We did another walk through and got to see the entire CD/DVD making process start to finish. The machinery is just amazing.

Last time I was here these folks took to eat pigeon, so me and my stomach were a little nervous of what was in store for us. Luckily lunch was dim sum (tapas Hong Kong style)... soo good.

Later that evening we headed to the Intercontinental Hotel for drinks. The hotel has a panoramic view of Victoria Harbour, and is the ideal location to watch the Symphony of Lights, a laser show that is performed each and every night. It really is spectacular.

Victoria Harbour

Other than that, the last few days have been spent visiting manufactures and just trying to adjust.

I used my washing machine for the first time last night. It's actually a washer and  dryer all in one. Thank God the apartment provided a manual. Good news - I managed to do the washing without having one of those early 90's sitcom moments where soap suds end up all over the house. Success!