Hong Kong - May 2021

Can't believe it's May already ! 

One day I met a friend for lunch at Samsen in Sheung Wan where I have been many times. This time I tried the crab rice which had been recommended. It was good but very filling. And the milk tea was very sweet !

Went back to a ramen place in Sheung Wan that I had discovered in 2016. This is the black ramen with pork...

Helped Callum buy his first car. 2014 Hyundai Elantra Trophy. Not bad for a 16 year old !

Went to Ikea and stocked up on candles...

Tried a different bar in Elgin Street one Saturday night. Publico. Had the caesar salad and some beers. It was great.

I did my regular walk from TST to Hung Hom and a bit further. I love the traditional Chinese junks. There aren't many now.

Walking home one night up Wellington Street. These ladies collect cardboard to sell the the helpers for their Sunday get togethers. Hard life. Love the contrast with the BMW behind.

My colleague recommended a quirky cafe near Kai Tak. So one Saturday morning I took the ferry to Hung Hom and walked along the harbour as far as I could, and then along the road until I found the cafe. Had some noodles and a coffee, and then walked back to TST and caught the Star Ferry back to Central.

That afternoon I met a friend for a drink at Pong on the rooftop of IFC. Nice views...

Had a couple of beers...

Had breakfast at The Diner which is next door to where I live. This time I tried something more healthy than the All American which I usually have! It was good.

One night I met some friends at the newly opened bar at the Upper House called Salisterra. The cocktails were good.

Parmesan churros...

One Saturday I tried brunch at Feather & Bone, which features Australian produce...

And then I walked up The Peak via the Morning Trail...

And then further up to High West. That's Pok Fu Lam Reservoir...

My colleague Idy resigned so on her last day I took her to lunch at 8 ¹⁄₂ Otto e Mezzo Bombana which is the only Italian restaurant outside of Italy to have received 3 stars from the Michelin Guide...

Idy brought her baby in one her last day. I was the first gweilo Aiden had met !