Sensational Hong Kong

Remember the revolving door in the movie Revenge of the Pink Panther? These same two doors are still causing confusion. You can imagine us each time we tried to exit from The Excelsior Hotel - just like in the movie.  These two revolving doors were especially built for the film and remain the only revolving doors in Hong Kong today.

As promised we started with Taltarni bubbles and ended Valentine’s Day with more bubbles at Tott’s Bar on the 34^th floor overlooking Victoria Harbour. We were tired but delirious. And that was just the start. On our next day we toured together and enjoyed highlights which included the Man Mo Temple built in 1847, The Stanley Markets (our first taste of shopping), and breathed in the whole of Aberdeen and the harbor from our very own sampan junk – it was a clear day with a hint of sunshine and all around us were boats, junks and sampans with the multi-stories looming high all around us.  Absolutely breathtaking.

We all shopped till we dropped at the ladies and jade markets, some even went into China to Shenzhen.  Most of us came away with new eye glasses at fabulous prices (does that mean what I think it means?)  The night markets were a treat when we thought we could do no more shopping....because they were always open. We saw The Peak by tram, took the Star Ferry across the Harbor, a rickshaw ride, traditional Yum Cha.  Fabulous shops and arcades, some of us managed to get into the Kee Club.   We loved The Peninsula for High Tea and afternoon gin and tonics and of course Gaddis.  We adored Harvey Nichols and at the end of most days there was show and tell in Lorraine’s room.

Apart from all the shopping and bartering, which we became so good at, we appreciated the time spent together and the new friendships formed. A holiday to remember. Pictures show the story well which you can see at our gallery of Hong Kong photos at www.ladybirds.net.au

Feedback:

“We very much enjoyed your company, and that of all participants. I loved the trip. I love my bags. In fact all the copy bags, shoes, wallets, etc.”  GC
 
“It was a wonderful trip and the photos reflect just how good it was.” BD

So where to next? Shanghai, Tuscany, Costa Brava coast in Spain…..or..??? Let us know what destination takes your fancy, and when you can go by email to; lyndley@ladybirds.net.au

Join us for a decadent evening with Lion King

Haven’t quite got around to seeing the Lion King yet? Join us in the best seats of the house (centre dress circle A reserve) with cocktail and food reception prior to the show and drinks with sweet canapé’s during interval in our private room. This package includes souvenir program, car parking and chocolates. All-inclusive per person $260 inc gst. Numbers strictly limited. Two Ladybirds evenings only April 20 and May 31.

Book direct at www.ladybirds.net.au. Don’t miss out.

Diary dates to lock in

Book direct at www.ladybirds.net.au/events

Karen Millen VIP evening
Wednesday April 5
Ground floor, GPO, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
6.30 – 9.00pm
Ladybirds $35.00, guests $45.00 inc gst

Ladybirds Duckcrawl
Monday May 8
12 noon- 3.00pm
Chinatown, Melbourne
Ladybirds $115, guests $125 inc gst
(includes entry to first birthday party at JWOW that evening)

First Birthday Party at JWOW Wine Bar
Monday May 8
5.00 - 8.00pm
Ladybirds $15, guests $25 inc gst

Lion King
April 20
Regent Theatre, Collins Street Melbourne
6.30pm
Deluxe Package
Ladybirds $260 inc gst

Lion King
May 31
Regent Theatre, Collins Street Melbourne
6.30pm
Deluxe Package
Ladybirds $260 inc gst

Book direct at www.ladybirds.net.au/events

In flight together

Jane Harvey, Chairman RFDS, Victoria launched our project ‘In flight together’ at the Valentine’s Day breakfast.

The RFDS services 80 per cent or four fifths of the land mass of Australia from Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean to Lizard Island in the Pacific; they fly over 19 million kilometres each year, and treat an average of 643 people each day.

But without wings The Royal Flying Doctor Service cannot fly and neither can Ladybirds.  There is much on the horizon… stay tuned.

Proceeds from our fundraising activities will go directly towards the wings of one of the new Pilatus 12 aircraft.