We each enjoyed selected our own preferred flavor of tea. Me- Jasmine, Emily- Raspberry, Mom- Tree Bark, I mean Chrysanthemum. We also had a selection of finger sandwiches, desserts, and scones with jam and clotted cream. Yum.
It was almost unfortunate that we were too full for dinner, because after our tea we went to Hong Kong's "mid-levels" neighborhood, a trendy area with lots of bars and restaurants. The mid-levels are the area of the island midway between sea level and mountaintops. A lot of residents live in this area and work in the central district (at sea level). To encourage these residents to walk to work rather than drive or take crowded public transportation, the city built a series of escalators all up the side of the mountain.
We rode the escalators as far up as we could go, then walked back down. (The escalators only go in one direction- since it was evening all the commuters were heading home, so the escalators were going up.) 636 steps back down, plus about 200 yards at a downward slope on an area without steps.
We went back to the hotel and dropped Mom off- her knees would have preferred only around 300 steps- Emily and I went out for a little more souvenir shopping. A quick walk from our hotel was a frenetic night market, with busy stalls, interesting smells, and lots of people.
We are sad that tomorrow is our last day, but happy that we'll be spending it at the happiest place on earth- Disneyland! Better get a good night's sleep!
And before anyone starts wondering: Yes. Yes, I did spill while at High Tea at the Peninsula hotel. I think it's safe to assume I'll never be having tea with the Queen.
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