We are now official residents of Hong Kong! We opened our bank account this morning and applied for our Hong Kong identity cards this afternoon. In true Chinese fashion both processes were extremely efficient.
My next large undertaking is getting a Hong Kong cell phone. I didn't realize how important a telephone is. Yes really! Every delivery I will be receiving requires a phone number and since we are having deliveries from numerous places next week it is vital.
The furniture shopping went extremely well yesterday. We took a taxi to a town called Ap Lei Chau. There we went to Horizon Plaza which is basically a 26 story warehouse. Each floor had different wholesale stores which sold everything under the sun: furniture, rugs, clothing, toys, wine, etc. Hong Kong is the mecca of commerce. Shopping is a national past time here.
We bought our bedroom, living room, and office furniture. We were even able to purchase pillows and sheets. It did take all afternoon so by the time we returned to the hotel we were both exhausted. And yes Rusty did hold up exceptionally well for those of you who know how he detests shopping. Today we purchased our dining room table and chairs so for now we are taking a break. More shopping can happen after we actually get into the apartment.
This week has been filled with projects. It seems we have been busy each and every day just trying to get our lives in order. There is so much to do to start a new life in a new country. We are both looking forward to this weekend in hopes that we can enjoy Hong Kong and all it has to offer.
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