Day 3-5, Hong Kong
I'd always wanted to experience Jumbo Kingdom Floating Restaurant in Aberdeen Harbour since my sister went there on her honeymoon in the '80's (hi Lyn). On Wed 31 Aug we travelled by sampan to the restaurant, where jumbo prawn crystal dumplings lived up to their name (the chunks of prawn were huge) and so fresh you'd swear the prawns were only fished out of their tank that morning.
A plate of steamed & wonderfully fresh assorted veggies accompanied the stir-fried lobster with chili & garlic crumb which sent both Jamie & I into gastronomic heaven. IT. WAS. SO. GOOD. The waitress was surprised when we said no to dessert, but was sympathetic when we explained we were eating our way around the island!
Thurs 1st Sept saw Jamie attending a full-day Chinese BBQ Cookery Class (where he was the only student). He had a ball, but promises to fill you in on what he learnt later (there's blowing up a duck with a mouth pump involved)!
Friday was another day of leisurely shopping (did someone say iPad2?), and that evening we had reservations at Bo Innovation, a top-class restaurant that is on many "must-do" lists when visiting HKG. The restaurant only has tasting menus (as opposed to a la carte), and we chose the most easy to maneuver (read: cheapest option). Even so, that was 8 courses!
I'm going to leave the description of the courses til the next blog, because as my friend Sue puts it, the blog quickly turns into "War & Peace"!
Love
Julie & Jamie
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aaaahhhhh!!!! funnny! What's this iPad2 business fuck now I'm going to have to get one...lol. Can't wait to hear the playback of blown up duck with mouth that is going to hilarious.....any photos? Your trip has just been a yum yum trip! can't wait till your back there is absolutely nothing to tell you here.
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