Last night I went to the Temple Street market. I went with a purpose- to buy a watch. I bought everything but. A collectible spoon for Kim, a beautiful name plate for my sister with her name written in Chinese, two small gifts - one for my sis, one for my mom (don't want to give everything away in case they are following my blog!), a business card holder for me, and a take-out dinner. Then, I had the most magical foot massage imaginable. This woman's hands did wonders for my feet, which had been walking around in heels all day. For those of you who know me well, pretty shoes and Dorothy's feet are NOT a match made in Heaven. I simply do not do pretty shoes. The ones I was wearing would fall under the category of professional and pretty, which means they're good for walking around the office in, but not meant to hit the streets to and from work. Anyway, back to my awesome 50 minute foot massage... I am definitely going to find time for another one before I leave on Friday. Now if I could only find the same shop...
After waking waking up today (Tuesday) bright-eyed and bushy-tailed at 6am (thanks jetlag!), I turned on BBC to find out what's going on in the world. I also caught an episode of Numbers, a show I don't get to watch too often in the US. After that a small nap was in order, so that I could make it until tonight. After doing some work in my hotel room, I decided to go out and explore some more. I had lunch at this Thai place... I can't really call it a restaurant. I
t was an extended kitchen, if you will. Totally nondescript, with noise galore from the reconstruction work being done outside. I ordered an appetizer platter and got spring rolls, prawn cakes, and fish cakes. It was absolutely scrumptious. Regardless of where you go on this planet, it's always those hole-in-the-wall places that serve the best food. Thank goodness I am a hard-core omnivore because I have learned not to : a) ask what's in the food and b) think about sanitary conditions. Sounds gross, I know, but as I was sitting in this kitchen, I started thinking about the US, and how so much money is pumped into making places look nice, aesthetically pleasing to the eye, when in fact, the money should be spent on ensuring quality ingredients and on cooks who know what to do with them. I also noticed the lack of Food and Establishment Inspection Certificates, which is what prompted the sanitary comment. Sometimes, it's just better not to know.
After lunch, I headed on over to the HK Science Museum. It's designed for kids, but a couple of the exhibits are really cool. I even learned a thing or two today. I had a blast at the Mirror Exhibit, and laughed out loud at some of the illusions that can be created with mirrors. 
Here is a picture of the coolest/freakiest one. Another really cool exhibit was the art illusions, which consisted of posters which presented different illusions. It was crazy to actually witness first-hand how we can't always trust our eyes. Or our brain, as it is tricked into seeing what is not truly the case. All in all, I was at the museum a couple of hours, until 9pm when it closed, and then I walked home, amid the bustling crowd that never lets up, and all the neon signs that come to life at night. And I bought a watch today! My HK shopping mission is now complete. Great success!Tomorrow is a busy and important day. I have meetings in the morning and the afternoon, and then a dinner in the evening. I hope to accomplish a lot, perhaps even seal a job offer. We'll see. Wish me luck. Two more days here in Asia, and I look forward to them like no other.
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