GG’s “China Follies”
I must start this epic monologue with a sincere apology to my good friend
[I hope he still is] and Impeccable host Obe. Since I have returned home I have promised him on several occasions I would post my report so at long last here it is.
There will be critics out there who will suggest Tripadvisor would be a more suitable place to submit this post,but this is specifically directed at those of you who would like to give
it a try but hesitated at some small detail that may have held you back from an experience you may regret down the track of taking the Punt.
Reluctantly I bade farewell to Wanchai, there were times over the last 10
wonderful days I was hoping this dream time I was living would never end but my departure day had come.
I have made this crossing before into PRC at Louhu
so I am aware of the procedure.I had a double entry visa I had organised in my hometown before leaving,I confirmed with the PRC immigration that this was the case.
It’s only a short walk 5mins to the Metro/ Subway and the ticket purchase is simple , it’s a good idea to get some 1 rmb coins prior attempting to operate these machines to
dispense your plastic token used to scan when entering and at your destination leaving the platform.
It’s most helpful if you familiarise with the routes defined similar to HK by colour coding easy to define your destination. The route to Shekou from Luohu is Green line you
change trains at Windows of the World to Red line to train with destination Chiwan.You leave this train at Shui Wan 1 stop before SeaWorld.
You exit the station at Taizi Rd and cross to Kangle Rd opposite the
station,300 mts down right hand side Fuzon Hotel. The staff are very helpful someone will speak English rooms are good [condoms available]
price is very good buffet is passable.And its within a stone throw from
all the bars you can handle on Haichang Rd.
Arrived on the Tuesday, unfortunately Obe was having a busy week and we were unable to catch up till Friday night,this was not a problem for me as I am an independent
guy and can usually find my way around I think most punters possess this sixth sense.
The Luna Bar is just out side Fuzon part of the same building dropped in here and had a nice meal good value and 3-4 beers watched a couple of local Chinese guys and GF and
not sure bar girls ? none approached me so its possible. I think these macho guys were trying to knock the skin off the snooker ball with every shot which was quite amusing to
me. It was about 10-30 I departed it was becoming increasingly dangerous these flying coloured numbered missiles shooting off the table in all directions,I think even the Israeli’s
would have a difficult time neuralizing them.
I headed for Seaworld Square on the way I was approached by a couple of times street walkers I was not interested .Attacked a number of times from the constant foray of
SW’s patrolling the battlefield of sin trying to win favour with this old Caucasian dude. I was heading across the SeaWorld square to The Terrace bar night club. I was cut off at
the pass by a quite attractive looking SW she stood right in front of me looked me in the eye and smiled, my reaction I returned the smile more in amusement at her confronting
approach she knew she h had made it to first base. I told her I was not interested and I tried to move on she persistently tagged along and asked if I would buy her a drink as
she realised I was going to the Terrace I was in two minds but refused her I was thinking hey you never know what talent there is in the bar. She tagged along right up to the
door, I was impressed by her persistence told her if she was still here when I came out I might take her back with me to the Fuzon. I ordered a beer and took a stroll around the
premises mostly half pissed ex-pats with GF both Chinese and Caucasian didn’t see any girls looking to be picked up. The Terrace nice place for comfortable drink good service and
the band and singers were excellent. They were not quite up to the standard of the heavy rock of Amazonia in Wanchai very good none the less.I had two beers and departed.
As I approached the exit doors a figure appeared out of the darkness,yeah it was the SW again with huge smile I didn’t return the smile as I knew it was time to discusse
Our agenda and financial reward.
To read the punt report you will have to go to the China mainland page. I don’t wish to cause any pangs of anxiety among our dedicated and well meaning but sometimes over
exuberant Mods by making the report here.
Wednesday took the subway toward Luohu to Dongmen Market leave train at Laoji station. This market is much better shopping here if you don’t like being pestered by the pimps and stall holders at Commercial City Building at Luohu Station. Dongmen is good for bargains at good prices I managed to pick up most presents for family and friends here.
Back to Fuzon Hotel had dinner at Luna again same guys at pool table sat further away this time to avoid these deadly UFO’s. After a couple of beers made for my bed alone again,
my age is starting to come to the fore I feel ‘stuffed’.
Thursday took the Metro again back down the line to Huaqiang Rd Station this is the Wholesale Electronics Capitol of the World floors and floors of electronic components
phones laptops and computer equipment.The best place is AEG building on the corner of main intersection at Huaquiang Rd.
Back to Shekou to have dinner and take nights sleep in anticipation of the two nights of fun around town with Obe
At long last the day I had been looking forward to had come took it easy through the morning and after lunch took a ‘nannie nap’.On wakening and after my showering I
felt quite good, batteries charged and ready for some fun.
Met Obe at the Luna Bar he knew it was me as soon as he saw the Wingman tee shirt I was wearing I think we had 1 drink before moving on to commence my guided tour
with the Legend of Shekou. I’m sure all the girls in this new bar street know him and I couldn’t keep up with the ones who he’s fucked and couple he didn’t remember.
We started our hunt at Choppers were we had a good feed accompanied by a couple of local talent bought them a couple of drinks then decided to move on to Aprils Bar
followed by Forbidden City nice talent in both these establishments but after a couple of beers in each moved on again to Singles Bar and this was were we propped.
The music was good and we had consumed a fair quantity of the amber liquid sufficient to fuel the tank for ‘Boogie Time, once I start I can’t stop dancing if I do and
sit down that’s it I seize up.
Obe was suppose to depart at 1-00am for an appointment with his GF who was returning to Shekou from a visit to her home town.He eventually left Singles at
I think almost 1-30. He would like to have stayed on but the lure of his GF was much more attractive than drinking piss and watch this SOB gyrating the night away.
My night continued, dancing drinking and and lots of fun with the girls,it would have been a waste of time and money taking one of the girls back to Fuzon with me so
I staggered out of Singles Bar and weaved my way down the Street to the comfort of my waiting bed of course I flaked out the minute my head hit the welcoming pillow.
It was 4-00am.
Saturday took it easy had a late breakfast a stroll around Seaworld square, took some scenic shots of the ship and surrounds considered having a beer but settled on
A more appropriate cuppa at Pacific coffee, wow couple of hot looking waitress here
[ Obe if you have fucked either of these please don’t tell me] they look untouched but you never know with this legend sniffing around Shekou.
Another lie down was calling in prepareing for to-nights more sedate session with Obe and his GF the delightful Miss T
Just finished ‘tarting myself up’. When I got call from Obe they were down in the lobby they had arrived a little early, after introducing me to MissT we hit the road.
This was a good early start to another night of fun around the the entertainment establishements of Shekou and I was not disappointed.
We kicked off at the Terrace which turned out to be not acceptable as there was a function on, it appeared to be a work group party which had taken over 90% of the
space and and the guy who was hogging the microphone was yelling his message so loudly, I’m sure they could hear him in Beijing, we didn’t hang around.
Obe suggested we could return when the dust settled.
Next stop was McCawleys a great selection as they served my favourite…Guiness
The nectar of the gods both MissT and Obe went for their regular amber fluid it wasn’t exactly the place to relax in we had International Rugby on the big screens.
We enjoyed some friendly rival banter with a couple of Kiwi Rugby devotees I have never met a Kiwi who wasn’t a supporter of the All Blacks,hey Cruman you would have
been in your element we missed you bro.Meanwhile as we are sinking a pot or two that cunning little vixen Miss T was pushing us along with her “Li” when she called this
celebration gesture we obediently clinked our glasses and
took a good swig of our beers.By this time the hunger pains and the foolishness of drinking on an empty stomach became important so we deceided on the Shepards Pie.
This turned out be an excellent choice to which we all agreed after a couple more drinks Obe suggested we give the Terrace another try and this also turned out to be another
master stroke by the Sultan of Shekou It was a ‘balmy’ night and so headed for the terrace area we sat outside at a table which gave us a panoramic view of the square and
Ship berthed permanently at seaworld.We continued chatting and drinking session until the sun was low in the sky.The scene was so peaceful and
enticing it was a shame to leave it behind.
Our adventure continued to X-TA-SEA which located in the bowels of the ship,as soon as we entered the club area I knew this was a place I would enjoy the beat of the
music was infectious a strong solid band who through the night convinced me it was as good as the Amazonia or any of the other bands around Wanchai .The music was non
stop and all the musicians gave there all, of course Filippinas I was so surprised that Miss T was still knocking them back she is smart and sensible enough to take a glass of water
after every third drink, she also must have hollow legs to consume as much fluid as she did th
Obe had been on the phone and unbeknown to me he was chatting with Petay who was out and about, so Obe suggested he come and join us which he did.After our formal
intoductions and a chat on mutual interests Fooball being one of them I took a step back and savoured the moment of being in such good company in a location that suited this
meeting of new friends I was in my element.We all have moments in time and this is one I shall fondly remember.
X-TA-SEA is a great venue a must if you visit Shekou the crowd appeared to be mostly ex-pats most as you would expect with Chinese GF’s there are a few very attractive friendly
girls [not as attractive as MissT] floating around the room talking to regular customers if they are open to offers I would suggest it would be top of the range $
The service at the tables here is very good and the waitresses here are very pleasant and jovial its just a great place. I managed to snare lovely MissT away from Obe’s grasp with
his permission of course for a boogie to this pulsating music beat.
The night was coming to a close now we had our fill we walked back to Fuzon
and said our goodnights Obe and MissT caught a taxi and disappeared into the still warm night.I had mixed feelings both exhilarating and sadness as I made my way to my
room not sure but I think 3-00am
I had a couple of hours sleep and hit the subway again to take the train to Luohu and on to HK for a last session with my HK Phils GF. We spent the day in Kowloon shopping
eating and re-living some of the fun times both in and out of bed. We took the ferry across to Wanchai to book into one of the love hotels for a couple of hours and our
final session. Details of this session as before will remain private
We left the hotel and made for Wanchai mtr station, said our reluctant almost tearful farewells with a great deal of sadness and promise’s of staying in regular contact and
meeting agin in the not to distant future.Not one day has passed since my return home when we have not messaged each other.
On the train to Louhu to cross the border before the curfew at 11-00pm, its absoloutely full of DH’s being Sunday returning to there places of employment after enjoying
their day with friends and relatives through HK and Kowloon, their one day of freedom was over until next week.After a while I began to observe things,some of the girls are
well presented fashionable clothes expensive
shoes and well presented make up and hair, gotta be $$$ and the not so well groomed not for sale,and who would not make eye contact,I caught the eye of a couple of
$$$ girls I smiled at them some smiled back and if they kept contact I would wink at them this brought a broarder smile almost a laugh,one young Chinese guy had notied
what I was up to and sat there wide eyed I hope he took it on board and will put it to good use, good luck to him.Made it safely back across the
border and mtr to Fuzon at Shekou.
Monday prepared to leave tomorrow had a last look around and settled for a much needed afternoon nap cleaned myself up and went for a bite to eat at Choppers
Had a burger it was huge and tasted good very filling bought a couple of drinks for three of the girls then coraled one of them them away from the others and chatted her up
it was fun but I was not 100% interested in a punt and told her she got lucky
A couple of guys came in one who was I guess was a previous admirer.
I left shortly afterward. I headed for X tra ta for a final look at this great venue I was at first quite disappointed it was dead only a couple of customers the full band were still
playing and they made it a fun night
.What talented guys they were after each number they played they would swap instruments and play each with great skill there were also a couple of musician mates in the
audience who would jump on stage and join in playing and singing,
Very entertaining indeed shame so few their to appreciate this great band.
During this session I was approached by one of the very pretty hostesses a girl named Susan she asked if she could sit and if I would buy her a drink of course I would .
We had a good chat and she wanted to know what I was doing here this led to my long association with China in days gone by she reckoned I educated her on the old days
of Maos shenanicans over his rein she had never heard these events during her schooling she said it was a history lesson that opened her eyes to china. Susan spoke very good
English and I think a savvy girl. She excused herself and when she came back with one of the other girl my hopes of making a score were dashed we said goodnight and thanked
me for being such good company.
Returned to my hotel and enjoyed a great nights sleep.
If I have to compare the punting scene here in Shekou with Wanchai I would have to say my experience here has been limited I do find the Chinese girls here are more
fun and playful I had a ball and that’s what I enjoyed so much about this place.
The girls are most attractive and for sure there are some beauties among them
The actual punting I would have defer until I have bonked a couple of them. Because of the sheer numbers of girls and the multi national choices available I would have to
select Wanchai as my favourite.
I have already passed my opinion on the club bands are excellent on a par with the best Wanchai can offer.This is a place I can’t wait to return to perhaps next year.
I departed from HKIA the next day with a great deal of sadness for this could be the last time I would exit this wonderful energetic city one of the most vibrant in the
world, but I have left here with a heavy heart before and I have always returned the odds are stacking against me now in years but hey if gods on my side I’ll be Back.
And once again Thanks Obe a fellow warrior who I am I will certainly meet again.
LI for The gorgeous Miss T
