Thursday, December 14, 2006

Merry Christmas from Hong Kong!

It is Christmastime in Hong Kong! Last weekend we decided to take a little trip into Shenzhen (just over the border) to do a little shopping. The train ride takes about 40 minutes from Hong Kong. After passing through immigration, the LoWu shopping center is right outside the train station.


Annette samples some Chinese teas

Lots of teas to choose from

Christmas Decor in Chinese Mall

Shenzhen, one of China's largest cities


Later, back in Hong Kong, we walked along the waterfront on the Kowloon side to admire the giant Santas and other decorations that cover the sides of many skyscrapers.




Wes sitting in one of the few rickshaws left in HK. These are for sale... business opportunity?

Decorations in our apt building
Our little Christmas tree

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Did you get to speak Mandarin in Shenzhen or did everyone speak English?

Annette said...

We got to speak Mandarin some, although everyone did also speak English.

:)

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful card you sent!! Hope you had a Merry Christmas! And have a Happy New Year!!

And as usual, your blog amazes me. I am in awe! :)