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    Friday 29 March 2019

    Hong Kong Day 2 | Lost in HK

    March 29, 2019 0
    Hong Kong Day 2 | Lost in HK









    Second day was our busiest day. Or so I think. We kind of put everything we want to see on the second day because we don't have any more time as we have Disneyland and Ocean Park for our coming days. 





    breakfast





    We started here because it was conveniently near from where we live. 












    The park was a nice touch to our itinerary










    I also made it a point to find our good old friend Bruce Lee's statue. It was hella hard to find from where we started. Also found some fun statues to take pictures with. Just look at my sisters being silly.










    We went to Sham Shui Po to supposedly sample the handmade bamboo noodles but we found this. Also something Mark Wiens recommended. We were supposed to skip this but the gentleman we were sitting with asked we try and that's how we know this is the deal. 










    We were then headed to Mongkok riding a double decker bus. We were so happy that we completely disregarded our surroundings. 
















    The next thing we know, we were already an hour and a half away from the city. Man, that was an adventure! 







    MONGKOK







    YUMMY







    Instagrammable.  I'm glad my local friends showed us around because our newbie selves cannot handle it. 












    We ended our night with this filling meal and this picture. That's all!
















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    Thursday 28 March 2019

    Hong Kong Day 1 | Arrival Day

    March 28, 2019 0
    Hong Kong Day 1 | Arrival Day






    Hello, Hong Kong. It's my first time for a ver long time. I'm so glad I went with my sisters because I'm positive it wouldn't be so nice alone. I guess it's that kind of place.







    Airport





    Can I just say that I'm glad we went on our own and not made land arrangements because we probably wouldn't be able to use it. Or how does that work?









    It was so foggy when we arrived and it really added character to the city. It was awesome! This is actually a shot from a random building in Hong Kong when we were kind of lost. 








    My sisters adulting. This is one purpose of our visit actually. To teach my sisters how to adult! Also, DISNEY, duh. Also, everything!






    Yes.







    Looking delicious! We were so close to buying some of these but I remember my friends saying that they may look good but they don't taste as good. Generally speaking. 







    A picture a sweet lady took in exchange of us taking theirs. 







    Our neighborhood is acually very interesting. I'm kind of okay with us having to live there for 5 days. Sure I kind of want to live elsewhere next time but yeah. 







    First proper meal in HK









    After meal, we went to Victoria Harbour, took pictures, then went home. 







    TEA BEFORE HOME





    I just came to know that this is a popular brand to get tea from but it was actually not over the top. The tea shop I got my second milk tea from was nicer.










    Our first day was kind of a mess. It rained for quite a while at night and we didn't have a choice but to go to the HARBOUR anyway because we don't have another time available to watch the light show. LUCKILY, it stopped just about a minute before the show started. We enjoyed the light show! It was free, bright, and colorful! That's all!
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    Sunday 17 March 2019

    My Nara Experience

    March 17, 2019 0
    My Nara Experience



    Oh my. Good lord. The deers. I wish I had known the hand signal for them to go away because I was violated ladies and gentlemen. The thing is when you show them treats, they would attack! I mean, sure they have their horns taken off or something but still, it’s kind of traumatic actually. But! I still enjoyed it. Joke’s on me. 



    How cute is this?





    I bought two stacks of the biscuits at two different places. They sell for 150 yen each stack and so yeah. 



    I actually enjoyed feeding them! Especially those who are just very shy and quiet. Hated when the alphas come because they’re very scary and so entitled! And they come running towards you too! Like, girl, I don’t owe you any snacks! 



    You know what? I owe myself a snack. So snacks I should get! 




    I also went to this place where the buddha displays are but I didn’t go in. Maybe I should have though but anyways. I remember having a very little time to comply with all of this so...



    For all of you who doesn’t know, Nara is actually a place where there are lots of wild deers waiting for treats I guess. What’s special is that they sort of bow down to you as a sign of greeting so yeah, very interesting! I recommend you drop by and give it a look. That’s all! I would definitely go check this place again if given a chance. Thank you! 

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    Friday 15 March 2019

    Universal Studios Japan

    March 15, 2019 0
    Universal Studios Japan

    I mean, can we just appreciate the fact that it’s my first time going to Universal Studios! Like, yas! I have been a fan of Harry Potter as long as I can remember. Actually, I am kind of late in the trend because I’ve only been a fan when I was in second year college. And yes, the year the first Deathly Hollows movie was released. That drew me to it because we all know I didn’t understand much from the movie so I decided to backtrack. Hahaha so anyways. I was hooked since then and man, I know everything now! And I wouldn’t forgive myself if I leave Japan and not experience USJ. And so I went. Actually it’s the main reason I went to the Kansai area. Okay the USJ trip. 












    In general, it was not as aesthetically pleasing as Disneyland but it was still beautiful. I guess the gloomy weather made it a little bit gloomier so yeah. 



















    The Wizarding World though!!! I liked! And I would definitely go there again just for that! Also to ride the ones that I missed!  














    I bought one in this souvenir container and the other in disposable cup.




    Hogwarts, I'm home.






    Butterbeer!! I had two of these. I should have had five to be honest but it’s not something you’d think if you were living that day because it’s too sweet. 









    Slytherin Represent! 








    The tita in me was dizzy AF after all the rides and stuff but it didn’t stop me from riding the Hogwarts ride thing twice. It was sooo realistic and it made me really feel that I was in Hogwarts! I liked it. 








    Also rode the Flight of Hippogriff! 




    KEEPER OF THE KEYS








    What I liked about USJ is its Single Rider lane! I mean, going alone is one thing but going alone and waiting in line alone is another so I’m really thankful that I don’t have to wait in line as much as them people with friends. Posting this because I rode this ride with no problem.








    FOOD








    The food!! It’s actually not soooo good good but it was okay. Three Broomsticks will always be a go to place for me! It’s a little expensive though but okay. 











    I wasn’t able to ride everything actually. I think I missed five major rides two of it being closed due to maintenance that day. I should do better! 












    At night, the Hogwarts projection thingy happened. It was very nice. Not as magical as Disney’s though but it was beautiful! Also, the parade was cancelled for some reason. I was kind of looking forward to that one because I heard only good things about it. But oh well. Next time! 











    All in all I am very impressed with the theme park! I should definitely go again next time with my sisters!  I recommend you go if ever you’re in the area. That’s all! 

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