Our third day in Hong Kong was Kelsea's 4th Birthday :) This trip was our birthday gift for her. During our Disneyland trip part 1 and part 2 on our second day, I bought Disney souvenirs before we left the park as additional birthday gifts. But it was a secret so she would be surprised. So when she woke up on her special day, I gave her the goodies from Disney. Happy 4th Birthday Kelsea! Toy Story and Brave are her favorite movies. So I bought a Toy Story tumbler with ... [ Read More ]
HK Day 2 – Disneyland (Part 2)
This is the continuation of our Disneyland adventure. Check out my previous post here about the first attractions we saw in the park. TOMORROWLAND After strolling around Grizzly Gulch area, we went to the spacious area just in front of Sleeping Beauty's castle to have our pics taken. The King is taking the pic of the queen and princess :) Tomorrowland is the future. In this area, you'll see the Space Mountain, ... [ Read More ]
HK Day 2 – Disneyland (Part 1)
Warning: This post is photo-heavy but kid-friendly :) Since I was a kid, I've always dreamed of going to Disneyland. When my mom, sister and I went to the US last 2006, we didn't have the chance to go to Disneyland. Now I know the reason why. God planned for me to go to there with my daughter and hubby and the rest of the our Hong Kong trip entourage :) The main reason for visiting the home of Mickey and Minnie Mouse is to celebrate Kelsea's 4th birthday. I wanted it to be memorable for ... [ Read More ]
HK Day 1 – HKIA, Yau Ma Tei, Temple Street & Mongkok Night Market
The flight from Manila to Hong Kong (HK) took about 2 hours. We were supposed to arrive in HK around 7:30am but our Cebu Pacific flight was delayed for 2 hours so we landed in HKIA around 9:30am. Kelsea was well-behaved all throughout the flight. I prepared reading and activity materials for her to keep her busy. ARRIVAL AT THE HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (HKIA) It was Mark and Kelsea's first time in HK while it's my second after 8 years. Not-so-great family picture in HK ... [ Read More ]
Hong Kong Apartment thru Wimdu
Our family (actually, mostly my decision) chose to stay for 4D/3N in an apartment/condo in Hong Kong that I booked thru Wimdu. You can read about how I came to this decision here. Photo source: Wimdu Pros About This Apartment - Along Nathan Rd. corner Waterloo Rd. in Yau Ma Tei Note: Yau Ma Tei (YMT) is only 5 minutes to Tsim Sha Tsui (TST), 10 minutes to Central, 34 minutes to Disneyland and 38 minutes to the airport via MTR - With YMT MTR Exit just outside the ... [ Read More ]