Hong Kong

canapes. We start with a beer, then order some cocktails. I stare at
the unfamiliar list of spirits and mixers and opt for a Manhattan.
Matt has a Mohito.
While we wait for them to arrive I rob another bottle of beer from
the cabinet and a steward comes forward to remove the bottle top,
without challenging me. Not being a resident or a club member, I
cannot buy any drinks. We wait at the table for Tina to arrive and
Matt continues his story. The night time view from the Harbour
Grand looks across HK , the harbour and the towers of Kowloon.
Lit up, and from the 41st floor the harbourside freeway snakes
along the water front teeming with motors and buses. It's almost
dizzying. This is definitely the way to travel.
Tina arrives dressed for her performance at the Peninsula hotel
tonight. She has had a sore throat at home but is ready to sing
tonight.We raid the side table for more samosas and finger food.
Then it's time to head down to street level to Fortress Hill subway
station, and onto Kowloon Tsui Sha Tsim.
Like all world cities the crowds are teeming at 7pm and we crush
on to the carriage talking excitedly. As I am not team navigator, I