Hong Kong - Day 7

Date: 11 February 2011 10:39:43

Well it looks like our run of gorgeous sunny weather may have come to an end in Hong Kong. It is about 15 degrees today and overcast.

So, today The Mister and I decided to be cultural and we went to visit the Hong Kong Museum of History. This museum opened in 1998 at it's current premises and it is a massive space, covering history right through from archaeological finds to folk history and cultural festivals etc. For a lover of fabrics and textiles it was just heavenly as there were loads of costumes and displays etc. It also had displays about the opium wars, Japanese occupation and the development of the city. It’s a brilliant place to visit if you are interested in how Hong Kong has developed over the years.

Then we went to the Science Museum. It mainly has stuff for kids about human development and other sciencey bits such as stuff about power, magnets, mirrors etc. The coolest thing in there is an Energy Machine which is 4 storeys tall.

Tonight the Mister is off to work again (poor thing). Think I might resume my position on the sofa in the bar and read my book. Might just have a little wander to Temple Street Night Market though - it's conveniently close to the hotel!