Hong Kong !!

Now, how did that happen ?


Kowloon, 31st Jan 2009:

Rows of shops on either side. Sky covered with banners and signboards of advertisements. The road is the side walk. If you find yourself walking on this every busy Mong Kok street ,take time to enjoy the unique Hong Kong's Western Market.

With the unexpected 10 hours of transit in the Hong Kong airport, I decided to try my luck in convincing the immigration officer to let me out for a couple of hours. I remember reading on the internet that Hong Kong, a free trade nation gave permits to go out without a VISA. It took me 3 tries to finally convince an officer.

I had no clue where to go and what to do. Picked up a few tourist brochures at the airport, spoke to a few random people and the currency exchange lady about the places. I bought a map and a subway pass. Hoping in and out of every subway station, I managed to visit quite a few places, along with the Western market. With my back pack and my camera in my hand, I had one fun filled adventurous day!

The one thing, that I would never forget, is the feeling of happiness, and the satisfaction that, I had worked myself out a really beautiful experience, without getting bogged down by the fact that I was alone and unprepared.

And Yes, the Hong Kong trip happened, not because of my work trip, not because of the flight ticket screw up, but because my camera would not take a 'NO' for an answer.