Like any good tourist, my time here is fueled by money. Shopping is the number one sport in HK, and it ain't cheap.
So naturally, Tuesday (remember is a holiday, so I have no work to go to) I find myself low on fundage, its time to hit the ATM.
You're probably wondering why this even is worthy of a blog post. I mean, I took out cash at the airport, I didn't ramble on about that...ah, but then, there was no Adventure involved!
I mosey over to the HSBC ATM in the mall attached to my hotel. I enter all appropriate numbers, wait for my cash - nothing. I get a little receipt that seems to indicate I've withdrawn HK$2500, but I see no cash, no bank card.
I am stunned.
It is hard not to cry.
Why would the mean machine keep my card? I've done nothing bad to it!
What am I going to do in HK with no money?? New shoes aside, I need to eat! And buy beauty supplies!
I go back to my hotel, hold back my tears, and explain that the ATM machine did not return my card or my cash. Too bad for me, its a holiday - the best they can do is call the bank for me tomorrow, would that be ok?
I took money out on my VISA. Ouch. I am scared to go look how much that cost me, plus the hotel fee for doing me such a kindness.
Where is my bank card now? Still in the machine. I can go get it on Friday, they tell me. We shall see. Word on the street is my trip might be extended, so I will need this card back!
Stay tuned.........
Update! HSBC says I cannot get my bank card, ever. Time to order a new one.....
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