Today is Sunday — really!

Monika, Gopal and I drove to Aberdeen to look for a number of items of furniture in a multiple floor furniture warehouse on Ap Lei Chau (remember, this is the island that is now connected by a bridge to Aberdeen, and is now where all the “boat people” have been relocated). 

The first store we visited was way too modern.  Then we went to one that was far more ecclectic, with items from all over the world.  Gopal and Monika fell in love with a couple of unfortunately pricey wall units they have put on their wish list for when the economy improves.  Here are two items I found fascinating.  If only I didn’t live so far away!

Russian Tea Dispensers in Aberdeen Furniture Warehouse

Beautiful teak Bali hut (7'10" on all sides) for use as an outdoor bar or simply a refuge!

 

Monika and Gopal purchased a large plastic outdoor unit in which to store things that will not mildew in the humidity.  To be delivered the following Saturday.

 

We sat and drank coffee in the store with the Bali hut.  They have a nice coffee bar right there.  Then we drove to Causeway Bay to check on a small Indian scooter that was being repaired for resale.  These are the only pictures I took on that trip.

 

Entryway to orphanage above Happy Valley

 

Depicting lovely bamboo design of orphanage enclosure

 

Spring has sprung in Hong Kong

 

We then drove to the Hong Kong Cricket Club and had a nice buffet lunch in the bar.  The place was packed.  The Cricket Club has several bars and restaurants that offer different kinds of food.  The food served on the buffet was British fare of cheeses, pork roast, spinach and leek casserole, browned potatoes, a variety of breads.

 

Home we went to clean up the place.  Gopal went to open their store in the Repulse Bay Club.  Monika and I cleaned house and got ready for our dinner guests — my brother Robin and wife Boots, and friend Tony.  Monika spared Gopal in the store and Gopal drove to the HK Cricket Club to pick up all the Indian food he had ordered for our dinner.  Then he took over the store and Monika returned and we prepared the food for dinner.

 

I regret that I did not take any pictures of the dinner.  We were having so much fun talking and visiting that I never even thought about my camera!

But a good time was had by all!

 

Here are a couple of pictures I took of pictures of Gopal and Monika taken years ago:

 

 

 

Monika and Gopal probably soon after they met - late 80s

 

 

 

Monika and Gopal in 90s

 

 

 

I’ll get pictures of Boots and Robin next time I see them….

 

That’s all for today.