Hong Kong Wetland Park

We took a trip to the Hong Kong Wetland Park. I wasn't sure what to really expect. It was a good day for the kids. The indoor areas had a lot to see and do.

There were tanks with wetland water creatures that included a giant snake and a crocodile (found Shan Pui River). The environmental issues area showed the issues through interactive games. A side of the building that faces the wetland is completely make of glass so that you can use their free telescopes to view the wetlands and the city of Shenzhen, China.

The outdoor areas are filled with board walks and paved paths great for strollers, which we didn't bring (yes, that was a brilliant idea not to, we know). There are different plants and flowers to see and many different kinds of birds as well. It's fairly new and the design of the place reflects it. If you do get there earlier, there are many free children programs throughout the Wetland Park's main building and stations spread around the wetland park.

Making Lotus Leaf Wraps (Lo Mai Gai) A.K.A. Sticky Rice

We signed up for a lesson in making lotus leaf wraps, which is something you can buy off the streets here or order for dim sum.

It's mainly made up of glutinous rice (sticky rice) and assorted ingredients from pork, chicken to dried mushrooms, etc.

You grab a few lotus leaves, fold, fill with glutinous rice (sticky rice) and your ingredients. and tie it super tight with string or in our case stems (that's what they told me at least).

Then steam and enjoy!

3D LED TV

We were walking at Times Square and saw Samsung's LED 3D TVs. You need to wear special glasses to see the 3D of course. There are films that are made to be watched this way, but what caught my attention was that you could view normal TV programs in 3D as well, not to mention video games too.

It gave me a headache after 10 minutes, so it's not for me. The kids loved it though.