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Hong Kong... This is a city I always wanted to visit, since I am child.

From my parisian eyes, I always thought that Hong Kong had a human size.

I couldn't imagine it was that big!

My first Hong Kong Teacher was my taxi driver, from the airport to the town, who showed me how big was this town.

The other detail I soon had to face is the impressive number of people in the Streets. Even for a parisian I am, this is something which catches you, as well as the concentration of buidlings, and their size!

Another thing, which I should have mentionned first, is the cilmate. Hot, that is ok, I am used to that. but if you add the strong humidity, that is another league.

I didn't sweat like that since I was in Ivorian Coast!

As an european, I think the best hotel to stay is the Mandarin Oriental, the old one, I mean.

This hotel immerges you in a delicious asian ambiance, with a touch of elegance and luxury which is absolutely sublime.

The view from my hotel room was not bad, indeed.

On the background, the pier:

 

The Old Court of Justice...

 

Watches are never too far...

 

On the second day, we had a great lunch in a restaurant located in the Peak, where some air, which I would not qualify as fresh, but at least blowing a bit, made us enjoy the lunch, outside, on the terrasse.

 

The view from the Terrasse:

 

Go a bit higher, and the view is even better:

 

Our friend WTA seems to appreciate the moment a lot!

 

In any trip you have to face tough times, and the JLC Team drove me to the old part of Hong Kong. What I missed in Singapore, I lived it in Hong Kong.

I went to some old parts of the town, and had a great moment in Hollywood Road, the place where you can find a lot of dealers selling vintage stuff.

Just before entering the area...

 

Before exploring this part of the town, we paid a small visit in one of the older temples, here.

A place which fascinated me a lot, I have to say, as you feel the soul, the spirit and the asian ambiance, quite immediately.

The entry:

 

Inside, a mystic ambiance...

The kingdom of darkness, strange light, incense... Here, you truly are in Asia!

 

 

 

Why did I write " tough "? Because, Inside, it was hot like Hell! So hot that the street looked very fresh in comparison.

After those 15 minutes of spiritual immersion, it was time to get a drink, as I must have lost 3 liters of water in such a short time.

I tempted the local drink, which is a surprising, but excellent, blend of tea and coffee, sunk into ice.

Time to feel Asia...

 

 

Even the tree looks thirsty. Never saw the roots running all along the wall trying to find some water.

 

Living the area...

My guides seem the suffer from the Heath... The jacket is over...

 

I never saw so many Pandas!

 

And the Tribute To Geophysic?

The stainless steel version was our companion, here.

In the peak, on your servitor's wrist:

 

 

Unless you prefer Chloe's wrist, and how could I blame you?

 

Here, pausing in front of the temple, ala Diane Kruger's way...

 

2 static shots I couldn't resist taking, on some appropriate backgrounds:

 

With some goodies, smartly designed by Shirley, for the event.

 

You got it, among the three Tributes to Geophysic, this is the steel version I adopted as my companion for this stay in Asia.

Some will prefer the warmth of the rose gold, or the density of the platinum, associated to its better known dial, personally I was pleased with the steel, and its cross hair dial.

To be even more pleased, I would well see this Watch with a cordura or nylon strap, not necessarily a Nato. In sand or khaki olive, it would greatly compliment and dress down the Watch.

I appreciated, too, the nice pin buckle, which I find more comfortabel than a folding buckle.

As for Hong Kong, I was caught by the soul, the atmosphere of the place(s), old and new. Taking the ferry to go to the Heritage 1881 Boutique was, also a disorienting experience.

I know I will return there. For the place, and also the friends I met there. Same for Singapore.

I was really moved to meet all of you in the real life, and by your incredibly warm welcome.

I would also like to thank the JLC Team, Guillain, Alexis, Benjamin, Alethea and the " Queen of Emails " Shirley who made this trip and first asian experience possible, and the whole JLC Teams ( Singapore and Hong Kong ) for the logistic, and the quality time offered to me.

You moved me, all of you!

Thanks and all the best.

Nicolas

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