3 Feb 2005

Went to the market with my grandma this morning. Bought a lot of stuff. Took the MTR to Sheung Wan after lunch. Took the Exit B, turned right and walked to Western Market, located on Des Voeux Road. The Western Market is an Edwardian-style building which was built in 1906. It was declared a historical monument in 1991. Now, it’s no longer a market but is a very tastefully decorated place with restaurants and shops selling arts and crafts, souvenirs and cloth. After that, hopped onto a tram to The Centre. The Central-Mid-Levels Escalator are just right round the corner. At 800 metres long, it’s the world’s longest covered escalator. The entire length takes around 20 minutes. Well, the fact is, the escalators only go in 1 direction, to go the other way you’ll have to take the stairs—walk!!  The escalators goes downhill from 6am to 10am(residents from Mid-Levels use it during their morning rush hour to get to work) , then uphill from 10.20am to midnight.  Passed by the Central Police Station while I was on the escalator. The grey building was built in 1864 and stands as testimony to Hong Kong’s colonial heritage. It has undergone numerous extensions and alteration over the years with the current edifice dating back to 1919. Went to IFC ( International Financial Centre) in Central. Did some shopping in IFC mall. Everywhere’s on sale but couldn’t get anything cause the S/S (Spring Summer) collection was not out yet. Well, only a bit, but wasn’t what I would buy  Anyway, it’s too pricey. Couldn’t afford anything from Lane Crawford!! Had Ben and Jerry’s Chunky Monkey though.. YUM!! Eating ice-cream at 10℃ was a different kind of experience. If only I had someone to share it with ;) It’s been a long and tiring day. Want to watch my Sex and the City now. Bought the whole Season 6!