December 12, 2009
After the hearty breakfast with char-siu, I headed to “our” temple, Wong Dai Hsin with Grandma, to get some guidance and pray to say thank you to Wong Dai Hsin for all he has done for our family. For that, got these joss-sticks for praying. Hope Wong Dai Hsin liked them.
December 12, 2009
My last day in Hong Kong, and my Grandma gets up really early to go to the local market to buy some of this freshly roast Char-Siu pork to go with my instant noodles for breakfast. What a way to start the day! Even my aunt sneaked a few pieces before she left for work in the morning! Thank you Grandma!
December 11, 2009
I love the relatives on my maternal side. Kind, caring, fun, easy-going, hard working. Some of the traits which I hope I have too in myself. Being with them just brings smiles to my face, and helps my outlook on my life. This meal was one of the many meals we had together where I felt warm, happy and lucky that I am part of this family. I would not know what I would be like if it was not for them all.
Tonight’s menu included something which I have not had since I was 11 years old, roast goose! It was awesome and the flavours and smells help brought back a lot of memories of when I was a child in Hong Kong and being with this wonderful family.
Thank you all, ever so grateful for all of you for being a part of my life.
December 11, 2009
After the great Japanese lunch, we went back to Grandma’s flat to catch up and rest. While at Grandma’s place, decided to get the camera out and take some shots. One of them is this one of the view from the living room window.
Apartment blocks in Hong Kong are very very tall. My Grandma is on the 30th floor, so I thought it would be a nice view of the area around Ngau Tau Kok. What do you think? Do you prefer the scenery of a city life or the quiet countryside?
December 11, 2009
For lunch, after praying at Grandpa’s resting place, we set off to a local Japanese restuarant which Grandma likes very much. I went for the roasted eel in teriyaki sauce with rice. It was really really nice, and could have had another two bowls.
Grandma’s favourite dish was the barbecued squid. We also have pan-fried dumplings, beef rice-don, and my Aunt ordered her favourite sushi rolls. Really enjoyed that meal!
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December 11, 2009
When in Hong Kong, I always get my favourite potato chips, Calbee BBQ flavoured potato chips. I don’t remember when how I got hooked onto this, but I guess it was when I in Hong Kong for three month long holidays when I was a child. From then on, I just can’t resist them.
Amelie has also taken a liking to Calbee too, shame that they don’t sell this in the UK Chinese supermarkets now. They always seem to be out of stock.
Calbee forever!
December 11, 2009
After the vegetable stall, we came across the the roast meat stall, and it was a beautiful sight for us carnivores! Hmm…crispy roast pork, roast duck, char siu roast pork and chicken wings…yummy!
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December 11, 2009
Getting ready to go see Grandad at his resting place, my uncle and I went to the local wet market to pick up some fruits and flowers for praying. I took the opportunity to take some photos of the local atmosphere. Here is one of the vegetable stalls selling all kinds of leafy roughage. Nice.
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December 10, 2009
We had a great meal in a small restuarant near my Uncle’s home. The food was and plenty and tasted great. We even ordered some of these coconut milk drinks, filled with aloe and jelly. Although it was a little too milky for my liking, it was quite nice.
The favourite dish of the evening was the chicken curry and the stir-fry vegetables. Thank you uncle and aunt!
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December 9, 2009
My Uncle took me around some places and came by this relatively old building (circa 1882). This was where my mum and her family used to live when she was young. The apartment with no windows was where they lived. For nostalgia, I took some photos around the place to show to my mum when I get back to UK.
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