Hong Kong 2010 (Day 3)

At the pier across the road from Hotel Ibis

On board the ferry

Decided to visit the infamous Ladies Market at Mongkok. Got off a bad start as we took the wrong ferry to Kowloon (instead of Hung Hom). Amazingly i didn't get sea-sick on this ride. Maybe cos it's a much shorter ride and less crowd (which is only HKD4 per trip). Afterwhich, we hoped on bus 6C to get to Ladies Market.

the drivers totally ignored us when i mispronounced Ladies Market in Cantonese

One thing to say about the market is there are really a lot of knock-offs (found Juicy Couture, Miu Miu, Prada, Gucci, LV) but they are not cheap. The average LV, Miu Miu or Prada (those *A* grade ones which they will only show you if you're interested to buy) can easily set you back for HKD900-HKD1200.

WARNING: Never try to bargain if you don't intend to buy. We were literally chased down the street with angry, fingerpointing, swearing aunties. We also noticed the few stalls that sell those knockoffs, are practically owned by one man, whom seemingly followed us as we *happily* bargained our way from one stall to the other. We were lucky to make our way out without being clobbered. Next stop, brunch at the fusion restaurant alongside Ladies Market.

At the fusion restaurant

steak with pak choy - any takers?

mussels with shallots

grilled scallops with green peppers - NICE!

Took the MTR to Causeway Bay for more shopping. The subway or underground walkways are linked to Sogo, Times Square and World Trade Centre. Had high tea at Agnes b Cafe at WTC, best chestnut puree cake I'd tasted so far!

Mont Blanc from Agnes b cafe

cheesecake with a crispy bottom - ok lah

We didn't really spend much time shopping as the crowd were really suffocating! We inched our way out from MTR and inched our way through the crowd and back.

Last note, if you're into quirky finds and local designer stuff, visit La Foret (behind Sogo)。 Found this there but the shop (no。208) was closed!!!

Meeting up with Vikki on our last day...tomorrow!