take me to Hong-Kong in a day (Shanghai->Hong Kong)

What a trip! Got ready, checked out of the Hotel, payed in total for this hole month only 250 RMB. Made my way to the Captains Hostel to catch up with Kris and to get a last pizza there. Now... actually which station I have to go?! North or South, nothing on my ticket, no informations at all! OK, I got into the taxi with Kris on my side. Showed the driver my ticket and started, still no idea if he is going the right direction with the right goal. I dont wanna miss that train, don't wanna chuck my ticket (450 RMB), damn that organization.
After around one hour drive we got to the northern train station... aaaand it was the right one... puh. nice start!
A check-in like at an airport I had to pass and I made my way into the train. Nice, 6 beds for two people, I can do that I though.
The food I got at the restaurant was surprisingly good and soon I got company from two other germans (I guess hippies in the end 40th) and later two really awesome canadians. Brynn and Colin, teaching english in Taiwan.
Fortunately Colin was an advanced in Hong Kong and promised to give me and Brynn a giude when we are there. Sweet!