We arrived HK @ about 12.30 noon, immediately we collected our baggage, then we rented two taxis headed straight to Hotel Mira @ Tsim Sa Tsui, Kowloon. Just like I had planned earlier on, once we checked in the hotel, we let our girls rest in the hotel until dinner time. We had our dinner at the Mira's YAMM - Buffet style. Approximately HKD450/pax, but they are serving very fresh seafood including lobsters. They are also serving very good quality roast beef and dessert. Unfortunately, with two princesses with me, I did not manage to eat all I wanted. Chloe was crying and insisted me to stay with her in the hotel room. Everyone slept at about 10.30pm except for Papa, not too sure what he did while we were all asleep. :P
10th February 2011
We woke up at 7.30am and Mama dressed up my two pretty girls. Went down to the hotel cafe to have our breakfast which is already included in the hotel package. Again, YAMM did not fail us. They are serving really good breakfast buffet. Variety is limited but quality that counts. After we had our breakfast, we left the hotel at about 9am to Tung Chung Cable Car Station as planned.
Thanks to online booking, we managed to skip the long queue and headed straight to the ticket booth for collection. The queue to the cable car ride was not too bad too, we waited for about 15 mins and all of us hopped into ONE cable car (7 Adults, 2 Babies). The Cable Car ride was about 28 mins. I must say, Genting Cable Car can never be compared with this Ngong Ping Cable Car. We had very smooth ride and there is no such things as maintenance stop in the middle of the ride. The view was spectacular, we were able to view the giant Buddha at the last 15 minutes of our ride.
The Ngong Ping Village is a small place with some merchandise and restaurants around. Papa Carried all the bags and stroller, Mama took care of Chloe & Novi took care of Clarisse. All of us Up we went 200 over steps to pray before the Giant Buddha. Chloe did a good job because she went up and down the stairs without complaining at all. Clarisse was asleep in the sarong that Novi carried.
Had our meal at the Vegetarian Restaurant @ the Po Lian Monastery. We paid for our Vegetarian meal @ HKD100/pax inclusive of the entrance fees to the Giant Buddha. Yes. It is very expensive! What to do?
After the meal, we returned to the hotel so that our girls can take a bath and rest. At about 7pm, we had our dinner at the Fook Lum Mun @ TST. It is approximately 10 mins walk from our hotel. Food is fantastic but price is slightly at the upside. But then again, this is HONG KONG, and this is the eatery price in HONG KONG.
11th February 2011
All of us were very excited because this day is the DISNEYLAND DAY. I planned to catch the fireworks @ 8pm therefore our schedule were quite free & easy. We woke up late, and we got our girls enough clothing for the cold weather.
We arrived Disneyland at about 2pm. I think Chloe was feeling unwell, that's why she was always asking for someone to carry her. She was excited to see the Mickey Mouse Features at the Entrance and she also requested to have the Train Ride (I almost wanted to curse, the ride only lasted for less than 3 minutes GEEEEZZZZZ!!!). After the ride, all of us had Hot Dogs as our lunch that we bought from the stall (the only comment I can give is COLD & EXPENSIVE). Clarisse was asleep comfortably in her stroller while Chloe was crying much for extra attention from Mama & Papa. We tried to convince her to take at least a ride but she refused. Luckily she refused to take any of the rides (:P The queue was horrendous, and the ride lasted 1 minute ONLY). Anyway, my plan was just to walk around the Disneyland World to let Chloe to have a feel of it, my aim was to view the Parade & Fireworks and of course DISNEYLAND SHOPPING!
All of us were seated on the side of the "Main Street" while waiting for the Parade to begin. Clarisse was also awake as if she knows that Mickey Mouse is "coming" to wave to her. Chloe enjoyed the parade, regretfully to mention again the Parade is too short.
Immediately after the Mickey Mouse Parade, we went straight into to the shop intending to spend! Yeah! But the crowd just put off our mood, everyone (we know who!) is pushing in and out even I was carrying a Baby with me. In addition, Papa came to me and told me that Chloe's body temperature is high. I was already quite irritated with the crowded shop, with Chloe's condition, I was like an ant in the Pot; we moved out of the shop and decided no shopping and headed straight back to Hotel.
Papa said : I have to be ONE of them so that we can get out of this place. How? PUSH our way out!
Anyway, on our way back to hotel, we told the taxi to drop Mama & Chloe at the nearby Clinic. As I expected, her temperature reached 40 deg C ( I don't understand why her temperature is always so high! It is so worrying!). The doctor recommended to take Influenza Test since she had a little of flu and such high fever. I was already very worried & panic, I didn't think it was swine flu or any sort of flu, she just caught a cold during the parade, but then at that time everything that the doctor said I will just obliged "YES YES YES".
While waiting for the test result, the nurse inserted the Volteran to bring down Chloe's body heat. Chloe is a big girl now, she knows how to complain on what she feel uncomfortable. She kept on complaining that her backside pain pain. :).
Naturally, the test came out NEGATIVE, and the doctor prescribed us Nurofen, Paracetamol, Flu Medicine & Voltaren. In the case of the fever remained at such high temperature, either Nurofen OR Voltaren should be used. Otherwise, I was advise to only give Paracetamol if her fever is below 39 degC.
I was expecting to spend HKD 500 because the Taxi Driver had informed us of the specialist charges in HK. When the bill came, it was HKD 900!!! I was shocked but again WHAT TO DO is the only phrase that I can tell myself. HKD 500 for the consultation & Medication, HKD 400 for the Influenza Test! Geezz...........
Whatever it is, after 1 hour, Chloe's fever subsided. We were suspecting that she did not have proper lunch and thus lack of energy. With the cold weather and the sudden cold breeze, her body was just not strong enough to fight. Papa went to the nearby HK Style Cafe and bought some food for us to eat in the hotel. He bought Fish Porridge for Chloe, and Chloe love it so much. The porridge was hot and it is keeping her warm from the cold. She managed to finish half of the Big Bowl and immediately after the dinner, she became energetic and playful again. *PHEW* Her fever came back a little but it was not high. So, I fed her with Paracetamol once before her sleep.
12th February 2011
We suppose to adjourn for our OCEANPARK fun to see some Dolphin Shows & to visit Panda. But, Chloe had just recovered from the fever, we did not want to have an exhausted day for her. And thus, We ended up in the hotel most of the time, and a short walk along Nathan Road.
Chloe was still quite lethargic, after a hot and yummy porridge lunch, I fed her with one last dose of paracetamol. Immediately after the dose, she hopped into the comfortable bed and fell asleep on her own. Clarrise was also ready for her afternoon nap. While our Children having their nap, Papa & Mama sneaked out to Peninsular Plaza which is about 15 minutes walk away.
We were back to the hotel after 1 hour, and Chloe and Clarisse were still both asleep. We waited until about 7pm and we took a cab to Hong Kong Island Central to have our dinner at the Yong Kee Restaurant which my FIL pre-booked it three days in advance. We had their Famous Roast Goose and some other Cantonese Dishes.
Then, back to the hotel again and REST.
13th February 2011
Woke up in the late morning, packed our luggage and double checked all our belongings. We checked out at about 12.30 noon and took two cabs to the Airport.
Hehe....last minute shopping at the Airport. Luckily there is a Disney Shop in the Airport. I managed to get some key chains as souvenir and bought a watch, hair accessories & a t-shirt for Chloe & Clarisse.
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SIGH~ : Chloe's water bottle leaked and flooded my handbag, my CAMERA & IPHONE are both hospitalized. Hope that they can recover too!!! :(
