Bookworms

We had every intention of doing some sightseeing today, but it didn't quite work out. We slept in, had our usual coffee at the local coffee bar (and of course used the free internet), then took the MTR (underground railway) to Hong Kong Central Library. We thought it would be a good idea to figure out what we were going to do in Africa once we got there, seeing as how we would be arriving there in 2 days. So, most of the day was spent in the library using the free internet and reading through the Africa guide books. Before we knew it, it was after 5:00. We had soup and a sandwich at the cafe on the ground floor of the library and then took the train back to Kowloon to the Mong Kok area. This area was jam packed with people out enjoying the evening, shopping, eating dinner, and just wandering around like us. The streets were blocked off to traffic for entire blocks because so many people come here for weekend shopping. And the lights from the shop signs are so bright that it almost looks like daytime. After wandering around for a while, we headed back to our hotel and to bed. Another late night out in exciting Hong Kong.