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Kyoto and HK

Was in HK in early November, and did a side trip to Kyoto. While in HK, ate at a number of good places, including Lei Gardens for dim sum in Elements, and Yung Kee, a well known place in Central. Also hit a couple of the private club dining rooms, at the Chinese Club, and the Shanghai Fraternity Club. Did some street food too, focusing on curry fish balls at various stalls around town. Best one was near Fai Yuen Gai, the well known discount shopping street in Mongkok.

Just now back in HK for a quick Christmas trip. Flew out of SFO the evening of 24th, and was very surprised to run into a huge traffic jam getting to the terminals. Fortunately for me, not too many people heading to the international terminal, but quite an extended delay for those going to the domestic terminals ... the traffic jam stretched out onto the part of the road that also serves as an entrance to 101. Those in the know could have just caught the airtrain from the international terminal to get around the jam, but not many did that.

Cathay Pacific is so much better than United, flying to HK. Their planes have the most modern seats (for economy), the ones that don't recline back into your rear neighbor's space, but instead, slide forward in your own space. Was quite comfortable. The entertainment system is equivalent to that of business, though they might have bigger screens and probably more choices, but it's certainly the equivalent of business class of a few years ago, with on-demand movies/tv/etc. And the food is great too. No more United!

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