With just a month to book our wedding reception, I was delighted that the Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong was quick to send us a positive feedback. Since Stefan and I had to report to the Philippine embassy right after the wedding, we had the reception scheduled for the evening.

So our dinner was booked at the Lounge and Bar of the Ritz-Carlton where we had a front-row seat to Hong Kong's skyline. Located at the 102nd floor of the building, with floor-to-ceiling windows, and seats that we particularly chose, we truly had a remarkable view.

Since it's also a Michelin-starred restaurant, we received nothing less than an elegant dining experience. While we were having our deserts, the staff also gave us a sweet surprise in the form of additional deserts and a card containing mine and Stefan's travel photos. The pics were from a link I gave them when they asked for our pictures when we confirmed our booking.

Here are just a few shots. These images don't give justice to what we saw and experience but these will do for sharing, I guess.

It has been 14 months since my last post. I have been meaning to get back here, but so much has happened last year: wedding plans, language class, wedding itself, honeymoon, transfer of residence, Christmas, visa application, new year, vacation, then all of a sudden I was on a flight to Munich.

Since the Coronovirus pandemic is forcing everyone to stay at home, I might as well take this opportunity to share a few wedding photos. I probably would be sharing how Sunshine and I got married in Hong Kong but that would be for another time.

So on the 24th of July 2019, we tied the knot in Hong Kong in the presence of my family. It was a remarkably intimate affair and I could not have asked for a better celebration of our union.

At 43 years old, I had no doubts about what I wanted on my wedding day. Nothing traditional. I wanted to say 'yes' in red, a pair of boots, and a smile. Yep, red and boots! I did not care that it was 30 degrees outside. As you can see, I changed footwear, anyways.

My dress and Stefan's shirt were made by my very own mother who looked more beautiful than the bride, by the way. The rest of Stefan's outfit was styled by his friend Monika.

Thanks to our official photographer Kelvin Tang of Marcobilly Photography in HK who captured these moments I will forever treasure. I cannot post everything, though. The pictures from the Ritz Carlton Hotel where we had the reception, I will share next time.

Above all, I thank God Almighty for making everything possible on this tremendously beautiful day!

Darkness on the edge, shadows where I stand

I search for the time on a watch with no hands

I want to see you clearly, come closer than this

But all I remember are the dreams in the mist...

(These Dreams, Heart)

Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong

I usually do this exclusively on Instagram but who cares? There are no rules anyway. So this one's another retro for today's Flashback Friday :)

I already had this photo posted on Hamlet's Lair in July 2012 but only shared it on IG early February 2013. Asia Travelgram featured it in July 2013.

Victoria Harbour at night

World famous for its Symphony of Lights, Victoria Harbour is HK's top tourist attraction where you can enjoy spectacular views of HK's skyline, Avenue of Stars, and the Clock Tower among others.

Posted this on IG sometime in February 2013 and was featured on World Shooters in July 2013.

 

Click here to see another picture of Victoria Harbour's skyscrapers taken at daytime.

The world was dark and God made stars to brighten up the night 

But God who put the stars above I don't believe made those lights 

For it's just a place for men to cry when things don't turn out right 

Just a place to run away and hide behind those city lights. 

- from the song City Lights by Ray Price

Here comes the blue train rollin'
Across my heart it crawls
The rain still pouring down
Another day escapes me
A little later maybe
Love will roll around

- Blue Train by Page & Plant

Steam-powered locomotive at Disneyland's Railroad in Hong Kong.

"For He looks to the ends of the earth, and sees under the whole heavens...'

-Job 24:24 (NKJV)

-Photo taken from Victoria Peak, Hong Kong

While Holloween isn't native to Asia, Hong Kong celebrates this event like many other countries do. This year, Holloween in Hong Kong Disneyland is celebrated from September 22nd to October 31st. Picture shows Jack O'Lanterns gracing the theme park.

Do you know that Jack O'Lanterns aren't originally pumpkins? Found this site called Pumpkin Nook which tells of its origin that goes back hundreds of years in Irish history. 

- Hong Kong Disneyland

10.06.11

"Oh, well. What's a royal ball? After all, I suppose it would be frightfully dull, and-and-and boring, and-and completely... Completely wonderful."

-Cinderella

Disneyland, Hong Kong

10.06.11

Bruce Lee, originally named 'Sai-Fon' (meaning little phoenix) by his mother, is considered by many to be the most influential martial artist and cultural icon worldwide.

Photo is a sculpture of Bruce Lee located on the Avenue of Stars (similar to the Hollywood Walk of Fame) situated along the Victoria Harbor waterfront in Hong Kong.