Star Ferry

While Tom was in Shanghai last weekend, the kids and I decided to take a trip on the Star Ferry.  There are several ways to get across the harbour from the Kowloon side of Hong Kong to Hong Kong Island.  We usually take a train or bus that goes through a tunnel.  The Star Ferry allows us to take a boat over the water and has great views of the Hong Kong skyline.  I told the kids we were going to ride a big boat and they were very excited.  We got off the train and walked toward the waterfront.  There was a huge cruise ship that was docked nearby.  Tommy saw the cruise ship and was pretty sure that was our ship.  I showed him the actual Star Ferry.  He wasn't impressed and asked me multiple times when he could ride on a cruise ship. 

The cruise ship

The Star Ferry

We had fun on the ferry. You sit on long benches with great views of the water.  The backs on the benches fold to the other side so you don't have to sit backwards on the return trip.  Another nice thing about the public transportation in Hong Kong, and especially the Star Ferry, it is very inexpensive.  It costs the 3 of us less than $1 USD total to ride the Star Ferry each way. 

Great view of the Hong Kong skyline

Once we got off the boat, we walked to a nearby mall to have some dim sum for lunch. Along the way, we saw a new Ferris wheel they are putting up on the waterfront.  It looks like it is almost finished.  We will have to make a trip down to ride it soon.  :)