Burgers, Bling, and Boats

I made my out to ibakery at Tamar Park yesterday since I was craving a burger. Just my luck it was pouring right as I got to Admiralty Station. I figured my umbrella was enough for the short walk over but I was wrong! The umbrella didn't do much to keep my dry from the rain being blown in from the sides. But the homemade beef burger and view of the harbor was worth the trip. Fortunately, this is still a fairly quiet spot along the harbourfront.

Welcome to HK's rainy season (Photo: CharK)

Not sure what kind of construction is going on in Victoria Habour, but the work seems to have expanded and become more permanent since I was here last August.

Construction in Victoria Harbour? (Photo: CharK)

After lunch I came across a jewelry and crafts market at the Star Ferry docks. Lots of local HK designers had booths selling, silver rings, accessories, and other leather goods. I was really loved the silver rings and gemstone rings made by Deborah Tsui and Ester Yip, respectively. Deborah Tsui's beautiful silver rings are fashioned to look just like beautiful flower petals. I think she really managed to capture the delicate beauty of the petals. Ester works with a variety of gemstones and I thought her rings have a very modern and unique look to them.

During the past couple of years I've noticed a growing trend of local art fairs, at shopping malls and outdoor venues like the pier. Both of these designers told me they have online stores rather than a brick-and-mortar store so I image these opportunities to show their pieces to the public would be a big help for their businesses.

Another one of my favourite activities at the harbourfront is taking the Star Ferry. Even though it's a short ride that's less than 10 minutes, there's something about a ferry that makes it a fun form of transportation. And for 3.4 HKD (2.5HKD on weekedays), the ferry ride is a pretty economical sightseeing activity. You can get nice of HK's skyline while sailing across Victoria Harbour from  Central to the Tsim Sha Tsui Pier.