Domestic Goddess Travels: Visiting Hong Kong

A number of years ago Ben and I visited Hong Kong so seeing as Ben wanted to watch the rugby live between Australian and New Zealand we decided to take a short trip back there.

This trip was planned even before we left Mongolia so it was all very exciting waiting for it to arrive. Paige was more excited about the idea of seeing where Mickey Mouse lived as we had promised her while we were there we would go to the Hong Kong Disney Land.

It was also a time to catch up with friends Michelle, Pat, Oko and Terry from Mongolia who had planned to see the rugby as well. It seemed every man and his dog who was going to the rugby was staying at the same hotel as us.

Getting to the rugby went off with out a hitch after a couple of hicups along the way (trains and Pat, beer and Terry). Even though the All Backs beat the Wallabies, being there was well worth the trip. Seeing the game live is something I will never forget. I dont think you can capture the atmosphere in the stadium on the tv.

Picture: Paige & Bernadette ready for the rugby

Picture: Bernadette, Michelle & Liz on the train to the rugby

Picture: The sea of people all going to the rugby

Picture: (back) Bevan, Pat, Ben, (front) Bernadette, Paige, Michell & Liz

Picure: Ben, Paige & Bernadette

Picture: Pre match entertainment

Picture: The Australian rugby team

Picture: The New Zealand rugby team doing the haka

Picture: During the rugby game

Many years ago Ben and I visited Disneyland in LA so we were not to sure what to expect from the Hong Kong one. It didnt matter to Paige as she was very excited to see where Mickey Mouse lived. What a great day we had seeing Disneyland through Paige's eyes. She was really excited to go on all the rides and waiting in the small lines wasn't a hassle. Compared to LA this Disneyland seemed to have a lot more space and a lot less visitors. Paige loved seeing all the characters but would only stand next to Winnie the Pooh and a white cat from one of the Disney movies. When it came to Mickey Mouse she didnt want to have a bar of him, "his is so big" she said which we found quite funny. I don't think you could ever recreate the LA Disneyland but no matter which one, I think it is a place where you can be a kid again and have fun no matter what age you are. All in all, it's not quite as good for older kids and adults as the one in LA, but none the less, still good fun.

Picture: A sign as you enter Disneyland

Picture: Ben & Paige