2022
Las paradas múltiples son un tema que sufre en algun momento, la mayoría de los viajeros como nosotros, que hacer, creo que lo que tú realizaste @Shirley, es una de las mejores opciones tratar de que nos rinda el dinero, el tiempo y en especial poder disfrutar algo del lugar, en donde estamos parados, hasta la próxima conexión. En mi caso les traigo una anécdota reciente que me ocurrió en un viaje que realice a Medellin, Colombia.
Optimizar los tiempos, cuando vives en el extremo sur del mundo, es complicado. Desde mi ciudad Rio Grande, solo hay dos vuelos y solo a Buenos Aires, Argentina, uno a la mañana y otro a la tarde, En este viaje salí a la mañana y llegaba a las 13:30, A pesar de todo tenía que hacer noche en Buenos Aires.
El aeropuerto de llegada era el Jorge Newbery
Recién al otro día tenía vuelo a Bogotá, Colombia, la segunda escala donde teóricamente tendría que esperar unas 6 horas. Para el vuelo a Medellin, Colombia.
La cosa es que cuando hacemos el Chek In, nos dicen si deseábamos, podíamos salir a Medellín en media hora, teóricamente al aeropuerto local de Medellin, bueno no fue así fuimos al Aeropuerto internacional de Medellin, a una hora de la ciudad, por desgracia, los amigos que nos pasaron a retirar, tenían patente de auto impar, en la ciudad existía restricción de tránsito hasta las 20:00, sin quererlo fuimos a pasear por el campo hasta que se hizo la hora para poder entrar en Medellin, en pocas palabras, "lo que se gana por un lado, se pierde por otro" jajajaja el tiempo siempre es uno no se fabrica tiempo ...
@Shirley, me encanta tu post ya que es una linda escusa, para contar este tipo de historias tipo sanwitch, que generalmente, no encajan en la historia principal.
Saludos Farid
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Recently I took a trip to Japan, and on the way, I had a 14-hour layover in Hong Kong. Read below for my tips on getting the most out of your (half) day in Hong Kong (including a pro-tip about how to visit the highest observatory in Hong Kong!)
Guide: Hong Kong from afar and up high, in 14 hours
Take the MTR Airport Express from HKG airport to Central Station (24 min, and drives along the water, offering a nice view of the bay and then astounding views of the Hong Kong skyscrapers / apartments), total cost: 115 HKD (14.66 USD) for a single-day return ticket.
Get off Central Station, walk up the Central Mid-Level Escalators starting from the One International Financial Centre (note: during rush hours, the escalators run downhill, so you’d have to walk up the stairs besides the escalators—this can be tiring!)
Walk all the way up to Conduit Tower (no sights here) and turn left and head towards the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (lots to see here!)
Continue onwards to The Peak Tram base station. Get the Peak Tram Sky Pass (you’ll see later), total cost: 99 HKD (12.60 USD) for a return ticket.
This tram is super steep, and super fun to ride!
Upon arrival to the top, in the building, take several escalators (like, at least 5 or 6) to go even higher, to arrive at the Sky Terrace 428 (use the ticket you bought) this view:
WOW!
After you’ve taken the requisite scenery and selfie pics, and relaxed a bit in the mall, take the Tram back down to the base station.
Then make your way to Pier 7 and take the Star Ferry to the Kowloon side (frequent rides), total cost: 2.7 HKD (0.34 USD!). Along the way, enjoy the amazing views both sides of the Victoria Harbour.
And now comes the pro-tip! The highest indoor observatory deck in Hong Kong is the Sky100 observatory. Normally a ticket to Sky100 costs 169 HKD (around 21.50 USD) or 188 HKD (24 USD) at the door. But, what if I told you there is an even cheaper, and higher observatory?!
YES, you say?
Check out this place: OZONE. 118th floor, 18 more than the Sky100 deck! (heh)
My pro-tip is to go to the OZONE lounge and enjoy a nice drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic, soft drinks also available). When the weather is clear, the outdoor area is open as well, which has an open top (above you: the sky!). From there, the view is really beautiful:
(note: the dress code is business casual to fancy, so keep this in mind).
The best part: it can even be cheaper than the ticket for Sky100! (and of course, you get to enjoy a delicious drink).
My HK espresso martini for example, was delicious:
I’ll leave it up to you to guess what’s in it ;).
Afterwards, take the lightning-fast elevator down to the lobby, and take the equally-fast Airport Express from Kowloon Station (directly in the mall you are in) back to HKG Airport.
A lay-over well-spent in Hong Kong 🙂
Thanks to @AliC for also being an amazing Local Guide! #LocalGuidesConnect
