Kowloon

For me, the distinguishing traits about Kowloon are the constantly dripping water from the aircon overhanging us in the crowded streets, the flashing neon lights that completely covered the street lamps, and the large, looming hills that no one really talks about. And the amazing number of buildings they've built on those slopes.

We stayed at what I think is quite a happening part of Kowloon, a road known as Hart Ave in Tsim Sha Tsui. Surrounded by a strange mix of mom-and-pop shops, nightclubs and 7-Elevens, the area was fantastically warm and welcoming.

We had planned to see a lot of things in HK, but managed to see most and leave out some because our son had to have his afternoon nap ;) Poor guy, didn't know what hit him, from the plane ride to until the ride back. But I think he thought it was all worth it when he took a photo with dad-sized Mickey at Disneyland.

My wife's conclusion was similar to mine, at the end of the four days - we're going back there again, insha Allah, some time in the future. It's too lively to stay away from.