Is Anyone Tired Of Shopping Yet?

A designated shopping day. We were supposed to meet with one of Elizabeth’s friends, but she called to say she was sick, so we ventured out on our own. The girls wanted Ugg Boots, so we headed to Hot Wind, where we’d heard rumours we might find them. The first Hot Wind store was fresh out of Uggs, but they directed us (read: Jay) to another Hot Wind that apparently had some in stock.

At the next store they did indeed have Uggs, but unfortunately they were not the right size for the girls. We waited around at the store while they had one of the employees fetch a pair from yet another location. The next pair fit, but were an ugly shade of purple, and quickly dismissed. The girls were pretty upset, but hopefully they’ll find Uggs again. Apparently they’re much cheaper in China. Go figure.

It was lunchtime next, and we haded to Pearl City and had lunch around the corner at a western place called Zentral. Had a yummy tuna melt sandwich, then headed to the Pearl City market for some more shopping.

Shopping here was pretty much the same as the underground market we were at on Tuesday – but the girls managed to find some more stuff to buy. Sunglasses, mostly – and some jeans. With the help of Jay (who knows how much one actually should pay, and laughs at the prices westerners pay), Adam picked up a coat and some watches. I left empty handed again.

With the first floor complete, we headed to the second floor, which was nothing but pearl jewelery shops. While the girls talked to one of the shopkeepers Elizabeth was familiar with, I headed up the stairs to the third floor. More shops up there, but obviously they don’t see a lot of people on that floor, because the sales people were chasing me through the hall. I headed back downstairs as the girls were finished with their pearl browsing, and we headed back to the car.

Another fantastic meal at home, and we stayed up to entertain Esther (who came by the night before when we’d all gone to sleep early).