03.09.08
Oye, como va?
I remember when I was asked last time, after seeing Eagle’s last world tour concert, about how Don Henry looks like in real. Me:”He looks like one of the guys you can see in a bar.” One thing I love about these people–great talent, yet they can look as common as any passer-by. Sometimes one just don’t need the glamour to be glamorous.
What am I talking about…I am just still picturing the very Santana image. The very Santana hat, the moustach and his linen-look-like t shirt and loose pair of pantalones. 
He looks the same all these years! –Of course to me, since when I first listened to him, it was not too far ago.8 years? 2nd year in college.
Although Gordo had bought the tickets 2 months ahead, and it was supposed to be first-class seats,it was not as close as we wish to be. We were on the elevated right side of the arena, about 4th row. Concert was at 8pm, and we assumed most people on the airport express would get off at the airport station–guess what, turned out almost the whole train were going to see Santana. 
It was a great night! First of all, I LOVE Santana and the band. And they did played EVERY one of my favorites like Maria Maria, (sexy…sexy!tOO sexy!!!), Black Magic Woman (classic!), No one to depend on, corazon espinado, Oye como va etc etc. I’d never thought I’d watched him played black magic woman for real! Thanks God we are so close to Hk
Mid-night train was a special arrangement for the concert goers and of course it was packed! As slim as me I hardly found a place to stand straight. But everything was wroth it– it was a blast!
although not close, still quite recognizable
Later this place was full.
People leaving around midnight
The most of us from here were sardined into one train.
Midnight dinner. Because of the time spent in H&M, we did not have any dinner prior to concert. This was the only thing opened near hotel where we could find something to eat. I love typical local food. This is the famous Yu Tan Fun(fish ball noodle) and the fantastic milk tea(HK style). The trick of a HK style milk tea must be in the milk…just don’t know which brand, or what type of milk.
Under my influence, Gordo is becoming to like going to HK Tza Tzan Teng. ( little stores where local food are served)
The next morning we passed by Western Market and discovered this beautiful antique-looking place. Looks a bit like a picture of somewhere in Macau though.
Entrance. Walked into a picture.
Out of surprise found many small fabric stores on the second floor. Unlike those in Guangzhou, these store to me, are more “art” than “busniess”. Very quiet, layback, orgazized. (Also maybe because it was morning). Very colorful pretty fabric, but HKD 120 per meter scared me away very easily. I did not display keen interest to purchase anything.
This place is a mix of East&West, colonial british style of architecture, but cute little Chinese boutiques everywhere.
Gordo always talks about how one has to walk very fast in the street of HK compulsively even though he is not in a hurry like anybody else. Yes this is a busy and fast-paced cosmopolitan, but if you have a momment, take a HKD2 trip on the upper deck of a tram, watch things move hectically around while the tram travels thru the city, feel the wonderfully mix of cultures displayed in front of you–that is not a bad entertainment!
P.S It was also Xiao Tan’s vacation. We drove her to Mom’s place(Shekou) and from there we took a boat to HK. It was surprisingly fast–I napped a bit and when I woke up we arrived! It took about an hour.