Rest day in Hong Kong

Today we thought we could sleep in, but as we only had a visa for one day in China (and we used this up yesterday) we had to make arrangements to obtain another visa so we can get into Shanghai tomorrow. So..... after photos and exchanging $ we had a lovely leisurely breakfast and headed into town to Nathan Road - the main road in Hong Kong. Just as I remembered it 25 years ago. Wandered around a big department store, wanted to buy everything in site, Paul less than happy about this idea but he did manage to buy a pair of sandals which were twice the price in Sydney. Have decided that Hong Kong is not the place to be with husband's if you like to shop!! We girls need to go alone!!! Had traditional yum cha (which is not what they call it here) and it was delicious. Had steamed rice rolls with shrimps, ditto with barbecued pork, ditto with king prawns, steamed scallops with vegetable dumplings, and......wait for it.... steamed ox tripe! Yum. Whole meal cost us $A20. Then onto the train and back to the hotel for a swim and a shower and we are off tonight to the night markets in Temple Street (much to Paul's horror!) Caught a taxi here in the pouring rain (only wet evening since we've been here) and the taxi driver dropped us off at a really grotty looking restaurant where the Chinese food was wonderful (had local fish). An hour at the markets then back to our hotel on the train with the locals. Packed ready for an early start to Shanghai in the morning.