Hong Kong: The Flight and First Night!

When my dad first found out that I loved flying on airplanes he told me that I would think differently if I were to ever fly to Hong Kong. Silly little me, I thought I could handle it without any complaints. As the day of departure for Hong Kong came nearer it dawned on me just how long the flight was going to be. Luckily, we were blessed with 3 people to 4 seats in the airplane which allowed us to stretch out a bit more.

Our plane went from the Salt Lake City International Airport to the Narita Japan Airport. Japan was super muggy! The airport didn't even feel like it was being air conditioned, so my arm got a nice little workout when I fanned the crap out of myself. Bot, my sister, and I were most disappointed with the torture of having to stay in the airport. We were hoping that our layover would be long enough for us to at least go out and get some dinner in Tokyo, but check-in and immigration would have taken too long. I will definitely be returning to Japan some day. Maybe when it's not the dead of summer!

 Sleeping Beauty

The plane ride to Hong Kong from Japan was far less torturous. I have to admit to sleeping most of it and then watching the world's most cheeeesy movie for the rest of it. I really should have changed the movie but it was actually a very aesthetically pleasing movie! Too bad the writing, acting, and plot line were lame.

We landed in Hong Kong's airport around 10-11PM local time. We met with my dad's friend Jeff and started heading out of the ginormic airport. Even with three locals we ended up getting lost in the vastness of the airport! Another thing I noted while there? The bugs. Holy cannoli I am SO happy Utah doesn't have to deal with cockroaches. Those things are ridiculous. *shudder*

We headed to our hotel in a taxi. I suddenly realized that my dad's driving fit in with his home town taxi drivers. Maybe he was a Hong Kong taxi driver in a previous life? Who knows. Either way I was thankful for seat belts after that ride. We arrived at our hotel and met my Uncle, Auntie, and Grandma. My Auntie told us that Grammie had waited up for us and that she was so excited to see us! We all hugged and as my dad checked us in I attempted speaking to Grammie. SHE UNDERSTOOOD MEEE!!!!! I was elated!! *high five to self for studying before I left*

Bad lighting, yes, but it's also 

just a lot of yellow in this room!

We dropped our stuff off in the hotel room (which is so freaking cute!) and left for dinner.

Alright foodies, I will be taking video and photos of the food we eat throughout our trip. Any trip with my dad means the world's greatest eating will be experienced! Look forward to that!
Dad wanted to eat wonton noodles the first night but the place he wanted to go to was closed (it was about 1 AM), so we went to another place. A/C in Hong Kong? Wow. Ridiculous. I was hiving up in seconds. What we ate, you ask? Won Ton Noodle Soup, a spicy fried egg noodle with beef, sandwiches with spam, lettuce, tomato, etc. and giant Texas Toast with Condensed Milk on top (ordered specifically for Bot since my Auntie and Uncle remember the fact that she loves sweet things the most from when we were kids). I only got video of that since we were kind of rushed out of the hotel. Sorry!!

Bot had to buy this the first night there.

We'll be bringing these home =)

After dinner we took Grammie home and saw Ye Ye (Grandpa). He was up, meticulously cleaning the house. If you think I'm OCD perfectionist, meet my Ye Ye. He puts me to shame. We walked in and Ye Ye was donning a t-shirt and shorts covered by the world's greatest apron. I giggled at the sight of him and regretted not bringing my camera. We looked around the house and as dad talked with his parents, I attempted to translate what was being said for Bot. I was pretty happy with my abilities!

We took a taxi home and dad and Bot tried to set up internet while I passed out. It was around 3AM local time and I was exhausted. Now I'm up too early but too awake to go to sleep. Jet lag will be the worst part of this trip. Well, maybe the humidity will give it a run for it's money.

I'll be updating this post with photos as soon as I can charge my Macbook!

Love you all and hope you're having fun in the states because I will be having the time of my life in the Mother Land!!

Love,
Becks.