Fast Facts:
- Country: Hong Kong
- Capital: Victoria (Central)
- Location: Located in East Asia, Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China, which means for official purposes, it is part of China but is allowed to operate as an independent country.
- Language: Cantonese
- Currency: Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
For this trip:
- Month of Travel: March
- Weather: 20 deg C
- What to Wear: A light sweater or a cardigan would be enough to protect you from the cold. Prepare for rain by bringing an umbrella or a raincoat and opt for closed shoes if you don’t like getting your feet wet.
This trip stars #GothamCristi, #ThruTrishandTim, #DelfinitelyMariel (as they unveil their official hashtag to the world), and most importantly one-year old Quino as he conquers yet again (yes not the first for this baby jet-setter) Hong Kong.
He documents this recent trip and we’re all lucky to read his thoughts here.
Quino does Disneyland.
All I wanted was my Buzz Lightyear bubble blower. Unfortunately, the adults had the need to be kids so I reluctantly tagged along, as they stayed longer at what they call the happiest place on earth.
GALLERY:
Quino crosses rough seas that separate Hong Kong and Kowloon.
Aboard Star Ferry that has traversed the rough waters of Victoria Harbour for more than 100 years, I left bustling Kowloon and my comfortable base at Tsim Sha Tsui to explore Hong Kong Island.
Quino climbs The Peak Tower.
I’m a little boy with big adventures! I climbed The Peak, Hong Kong Island’s tallest point with a 365-degree viewing platform called Sky Terrace 428. Patiently, I had to wait (again) for the adults to finish their lunch at Bubba Gump and to complete the #DelfinitelyMariel engagement shoot.
GALLERY:
Quino meets insignificant people at Madame Tussauds.
From Asian A-listers, political and sporting figures to Hollywood superstars and blah blah blah… I have a simple question – why are people going crazy over these wax figures? And where is Pia Wurtzbach?
GALLERY:
Quino drinks his milk while the adults drink their milk tea.
It’s puzzling why these adults line up for Tiger Sugar’s and The Alley’s unhealthy milk tea with pearls and even take pics of themselves with their drinks! Them babies like me are smart enough to stick to our obviously nutritious milk, available anytime, anywhere!
Quino finds nothing useful at Temple Street Market.
They ate Mammy Pancake and didn’t let me taste it – what’s up with that? And they bought things they thought they needed.
GALLERY:
Quino wishes Ninong Tim brought him to Hot Toys.
The one place I could get proper toys, and they didn’t take me? Didn’t they know that after ordering, the toys wouldn’t be available until after a year or two? Yes, it’s an art and it takes time to create. By collection time, I’d be old enough to avoid breaking it at least on the first week!
GALLERY:
Quino misses A Symphony of Lights and does not care.
It’s crowded and dare I say, meh. Honestly, just give me my Netflix and let’s chill in the hotel. But let me choose the movie okay because I fell asleep watching your Triple Frontier.
In sum, I had to babysit them adults! You should thank me for that and for not throwing tantrums (as long as my Mama carried me). Also, I endured the weather plus the long walks! Once again, this fearless boy conquered Hong Kong. What’s next, parents, Ninongs and Titas? Make sure you book me in advance. I have a lot of boss baby commitments!
GALLERY:
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