Aloha Everyone,
There are at least 3 dim sum restaurants we have spotted so far. They open either at 11:30 am or 12:00 noon. The one we selected for lunch served great Hong Kong style Dim Sum. Unfortunately only one man spoke English. All others are probably from the mainland. They no longer speak English in Hong Kong.
We chose 5 dishes and they were delicious! Both of us thought the pan fried shrimp and green vegetarian pot stickers with subtle flavors were perfect. Yes my favorite dessert was amazing!!!
Our room at Marco Polo Hotel is on the 17th Executive Floor. J.J. had reserved a King size bed with a harbor view and step in shower. But by the time we checked in, there was no room with shower. Our upgraded room has no view but it is very quiet and spacious. The weather has been muggy. Perhaps we are not missing much.
Complimentary coffees, bottled water, shoe shine services are also available.
For dinner, we again looked for something hot and tasty. We found a Japanese noodle place with a Chinese twist.
Aloha -- Cathi
Aloha Everyone,
Breakfast at the Cathay Pacific Lounge. Good selections of food. This is Australia, some passengers were enjoying glasses of wine with their breakfast.
Our Cathay Pacific flight time was 9 hours. Happy with our Business Class seats. Watched two movies and stayed awake the entire time. The vegetarian special meals I ordered were unpalatable. They served same cold noodles with vegetables for lunch and breakfast.
For dinner, J.J. and I ate at our hotel cafe and enjoyed hot soups with gracious services.
Aloha -- Cathi
Aloha Everyone,
Wild Life Sydney, featuring 10 of the most deadly animals in Australia, is conveniently located in Darling Harbour which is within easy walking distance from our hotel.
Kangaroos, wallabies, bare nosed wombats, alligators and crocodiles and numerous snakes were among those featured.
I particularly enjoyed seeing Tasmanian Devils which, in their own way, looked “cute” and entertaining.
J.J. and I were very disappointed with the Koala exhibit. Unfortunately commercialism found its way. Animals in zoos have to earn their living. To take photos with Koala, there is an extra fee and you cannot use your camera.
We found other Koalas taking naps in nearby trees and satisfied ourselves with selfies:-)
For lunch, we enjoyed Australian food. Our dinner choices included tasty piping hot Thai soup dishes.
Aloha Everyone,
Sydney Harbour is the world’s largest natural harbor. It is known for the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. There are numerous other attractions including free museums plus restaurants with water views.
After our breakfast at Starbucks, we mailed our postcards then walked towards Darling Harbour to look for passenger ferries.
For a the price of one Australian dollar, US$.66, we can get on and off regular ferries. Our target to see the Sydney Harbour Bridge was successful. However, the Opera House located immediately near the bridge was only partially visible from a distance.
Our visiting the Opera House has to wait. Currently there’s no programs. Great reason for considering a return trip.
Aloha -- Cathi
