Hongkong '11

Hongkong all over again. This time, brother & I joined a tour. I thought I've seen much of this place from my previous visits. Wrong thought.

Every year, Hongkong never fails to add or stir up something new for the tourists, whether first time or returning, to see. Its been 5 years since my last visit to Hongkong & as I return, I can't help but feel like a tourist in an old familiar place.

This was my first time visiting a Disney Resort in Asia. Quite small compared to other resorts the USA, but when you see so many people of all ages with expressions of excitement, you can't help but think what Disney has done to world.

The Sampan boat ride was one unforgettable experience. My brother and I were able to see fisher folks in their houses. They live in their boats. It was like a subdivision full of houses and families, only on water though. By the way, the guy on the center is Randy. He was our tour guide. Fun guy!

This was taken at the Mid-level of Victoria Peak. Look at all those skyscrapers! Unbelievable! Almost all people living in Hongkong live in apartments.

Avenue of stars: Bruce Lee

From left meet my niece Amy, Vicky my cousin, Di Um my aunt and muah!

I remember coming to this place before, but how come I never took photos of this breathtaking view of the harbor.

The one thing that gave me a warm feeling during this week-long trip - FOOD!

I was able to EAT my all-time favorite dishes - dishes that I can't prepare or find in the Philippines >.< These treats reminded me of my years in Mainland, China. I just miss those times.

On the contrary, this one is something new! I forgot what this is called, but its mango flavored, with fresh slices of mango, some sticky rice balls and iced- mango cream :)

Introducing, my all-time favorite dish! (I can eat this everyday for the rest of my life)

HOTPOT on half spicy and half chicken soup base. Oh so yummy!

I can prepare this in the Philippines, but the ingredients are never the same.

Some of my favorite ingredients: dou fu pi, zhu xue, huang dou ya, jin gu

Now this is what we call Lao You Tiao. This reminds me of my childhood in China where my aunt would buy us freshly fried you tiao from the market. This pairs well with sweetened milk with peanuts and soya milk.

My comfort food when I was still in military school. This is called the Black Sesame Pudding. I like it better when served cold. ;)

This may seem ordinary, but i just love to eat Bihon with lots of vegetable and some hotpot mix.

© Mia Huang (All photos are by her unless otherwise stated)