Sunday, HK time. Arrived to rain. Early morning, before 06:30

The pre-arranged car taking us to the hotel was able to zoom. No traffic and no protests. More on that below. The only indication of protests are the large plastic barricades at the sides of the road. They must be put up whenever needed for crowd control.

Great hotel, with another upgrade, thanks Michelle. Room with harbor views. Second not shown.

First up, a trip to get cash and an Octopus card, elder version (discounted). The card is used for public transportation, just like a wireless card or the old Oyster card of London. Rides are inexpensive but cash is not used.

Hot sticky high humidity walk to the Star Ferry, and old favorite of mine; it goes from Central to Kowloon. The ferry seems to be the same one I used 25+ years ago.

Wanted to go to Wan Chai area for touristing, food and the escalators but we were warned off. Protest planned in that area, shops to be closed early.

There has been much concern that I would join the protests, get arrested or ask far too many questions and be otherwise put aside. I promised, even though it pains me, to be “good” and “safe” according to the preferences of traveling partners.

Light show, HK style. During dinner we noticed several building with small light shows, most likely advertisements but logos not to our understanding. Discussing this with our server we learned of a nightly, yes every night, laser show on the harbor. Best viewed from Kowloon. Starts at 20:00. Short show but very popular.