T&J Travels #13: Hong Kong 2019 (Part 2)
+ Ferry and Golden Bauhinia Square +
We missed this the last time we were at HK due to time constraints and since we have a very loose IT we decided to get one to get back to Kowloon.
A ferry to and fro is really cheap although I forgot how much it was because we paid via Octopus card. It's a nice break from the bus and the subway. When we're there it's quite cloudy but still humid so we went in the aircon side of the ferry. It's convenient that the drop off is near Golden Bauhinia Square so we got to see it in person too.
We did had a hard time going back to our hotel because the bus stops are muddled due to rerouting. We got back our hotel already worn out. Even Reagan didn't woke up after "napping".
+ Day 2 +
Today is Van Gogh Alive day! We got some snacks from the 7/11 next door and proceeded to take the bus near FT Life Building. We were too early though that even after eating we found ourselves at the Yoshinoya at the Megabox mall just to pass time. I even remarked how I won't finish the bowl yet I left mine spotless. It's a huge mall but there aren't much often yet. We planned right away to come back for lunch here and visit the IKEA branch inside the mall instead of the one at Causeway near our hotel.
The holding room has explanations on his most famous works which we're about to see in a moment. There's also a representation of his most favorite piece, his bedroom!
There are two halls, there's one big hall after this holding area, a smaller one with more spaces to sit and an extra hall that have easles for those who wanted to try painting themselves.
It was a beautiful experience. I guess some people would find it boring, just sitting, watching the paintings "come alive" with an instrumental accompaniment. But honestly I enjoyed it. We just sat there taking it all in, since most of the walls have a different part of the painting projected. After it ran the second time I then started watching everyone else on how they're doing, the kids who are dancing ballet, the girls who would anxiously wait for the best scene on so they could take their best Boomerang or IG profile photo.
Price: 1600PHP++ each
+ IKEA +
I LOVE LOVE LOVE STORAGE!
My condo might be furnished but it's not at the levels I wanted it to. There were talks on an IKEA opening in the PH finally but while waiting I can't help but be excited seeing it elsewhere. Again, for a spontaneous trip, we made it a point to go to one so we'd know what's the big fuss about.
Once we're in, I finally got it. The feeling is akin to a kid going to a toy shop. As an adult it's exciting to see well made furniture and practical yet pleasing to the eyes storage. I love it when they show sample rooms where they put together different pieces to form stylish rooms.
No IKEA tour would be complete without sampling their food. We got lucky finding a chair at that time because there were just so many diners! I really liked that they they have tray carts so you could walk to your table hands free.
There's so much choices we got so much food I feel so bloated once we're out. I hope they keep the prices competitive once they get here in PH because I would try out the rest of the food that we weren't able to get.
The holding room has explanations on his most famous works which we're about to see in a moment. There's also a representation of his most favorite piece, his bedroom!
There are two halls, there's one big hall after this holding area, a smaller one with more spaces to sit and an extra hall that have easles for those who wanted to try painting themselves.
It was a beautiful experience. I guess some people would find it boring, just sitting, watching the paintings "come alive" with an instrumental accompaniment. But honestly I enjoyed it. We just sat there taking it all in, since most of the walls have a different part of the painting projected. After it ran the second time I then started watching everyone else on how they're doing, the kids who are dancing ballet, the girls who would anxiously wait for the best scene on so they could take their best Boomerang or IG profile photo.
Price: 1600PHP++ each
+ IKEA +
I LOVE LOVE LOVE STORAGE!
My condo might be furnished but it's not at the levels I wanted it to. There were talks on an IKEA opening in the PH finally but while waiting I can't help but be excited seeing it elsewhere. Again, for a spontaneous trip, we made it a point to go to one so we'd know what's the big fuss about.
Once we're in, I finally got it. The feeling is akin to a kid going to a toy shop. As an adult it's exciting to see well made furniture and practical yet pleasing to the eyes storage. I love it when they show sample rooms where they put together different pieces to form stylish rooms.
No IKEA tour would be complete without sampling their food. We got lucky finding a chair at that time because there were just so many diners! I really liked that they they have tray carts so you could walk to your table hands free.
There's so much choices we got so much food I feel so bloated once we're out. I hope they keep the prices competitive once they get here in PH because I would try out the rest of the food that we weren't able to get.
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