Hong Kong. Touching down in massive HK International airport it is immediately apparent that this city/district is unlike any other. From the towering skyscrapers to the impressive bridges that join the islands the whole place is awash with brave constructions. Im staying just off Nathan Rd in Tsu Sha Tsui, its HK's famous neon mile and packed at all hours of the day. At the end of the road is the famous harbor view and the Star Ferry that takes you over to HK island in a few minutes. Cheap accommodation does not seem to exist, rooms here falling into two categories. Small, horrible and expensive or lushly furnished harbor facing rooms, reserved for the uber-rich.

My first impressions of this city are mixed. Once the impact of some of the views has worn off i began to realize that its actually not a very nice place. On the whole the people here are obnoxious, rude, inconsiderate, unhelpful and devoid of any hospitality. Money seems to be the only language. The air quality is bad. The list is endless.

But im still managing to have a good time. Ive been walking around HK island most of the day. Its split into three levels inspirationally named Central, Mid-Levels, and Upper-Levels. An airport style escalator spans 1km directly through the city and up the hill allowing easy access to all areas.

Dim-Sum time