Yesterday and today were both free days. I took the time to travel around the city. Yesterday I spent most of the time in the newer parts of town, going to the malls (there are a lot of them in Hong Kong!) and looking for good deals. The prices are actually quite similar to the US. However, we went to one mall where everything was discounted. And I must say, I have never been in a more crowded mall. Everyone was clamoring for jewelry, bags, cosmetics, shoes and all kinds of items. The place was huge too! It was a fun way to spend the time while it rained outside.
Today I spent a large part of the day in the older areas of Kowloon. I visited the jade market and found some nice jewelry. However, even just walking through that place is a struggle. Everywhere there are dealers calling out to you to look at their stuff. Some are very insistent that you buy something from them, no matter what. Negotiating prices is a fun game. I got a set of jewelry today for a tenth of the price she was originally asking. It may sound like I was being to aggressive, but we both left the deal happy.
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