Blogs from Stanley, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Asia - page 2

Today we had a traditional Chinese breakfast, it was much different than breakfast in Beijing. In Beijing we had vegetables, fried items, and bao's. Breakfast in Hong Kong had various types of noodles. So far, Hong Kong breakfast is my favorite. The Hong Kong Institute of Technology had two lectures today for the international summer school. The first lecture was about international crime. The lecturer described what international crime was, and the types that occur specifically mentioning the types of crime that occur in Hong Kong and Macau. The second lecture was fascinating. I enjoyed hearing the differences between government in the United States and Hong Kong. I did not know that the Head of State is not popularly elected in Hong Kong, however, since the handover of Hong Kong, the government has actually become more ... read more

I have by no means travelled far, but I feel confident when I say there is nowhere quite like Hong Kong. Yes, as the saying goes, it is the ultimate ‘East meets West’ setting. But only in parts. There is so much more depth to this city than a cliché. It truly is a place of opposing faces. One barely stops for a breath, whilst the other seems completely oblivious to the presence of mankind. Granted, every place has its different areas, but not to the degree that I have experienced here. The moment I walked into my apartment, I had been taken aback by the beauty of Mount Parker (the view from the window). Our first Sunday, 1st May, was the perfect opportunity to escape the chaos of our first five days, find some marginally ... read more

Went out to Stanley Bay to meet Amy & Adam for brunch. Took the 260 bus out and met them on the Promenade. Had a Western style brekkie, then looked around Murray House (old British Officers mess) and watched the dragon boat racing from the 2nd storey deck. They are crazily fast, i was exhausted watching them powering through the water. I dragged Scott through the Markets, where we picked up a beautiful oil painting for HKD$1500. I managed to buy a handbag while Scott wasn't watching hehe. Headed back to Central to scotts work on the 6X so he could pick up orders - called the mother's for mothers day. Stopped into the Metropolitan in the United centre for some Dim sum before catching the 260 home. The buses here are just amazing, every 10 ... read more

We started our morning off with a cappucino and hash browns at Rotten Ronnie's. A slow 20 minute walk took us to the Star Ferry which operates a service across the harbour to Hongkong Island (the terrirory of Hongkong is comprised of an island and part of the China mainland). The ferry ride takes takes less than 10 minutes and costs around $2. The weather today was perfect for a bus tour - not too hot and somewhat cloudy. For Can $32 we took a guided tour around the island. The contrasts of HK are amazing: clean and cosmopolitan in one area and then around the corner a typical crowded market street. There is no where inside the apartments to dry laundry and so the industrious Chinese hang their laundry to dry outside the windows of ... read more

A sad thing happened about 2 weeks ago. My dragon laptop died. It is no longer. Luckily I have been able to get everything off of it. So no real tragedy.....except for I have lost my cool laptop with dragons on it. We had a nice life together... So I have been waiting and waiting to put up these pictures from the Philippines! I hope you enjoy! Life here in Hong Kong has been different the last couple weeks. I am finding myself a little bored in my life here- which is strange because I am really busy with school and choirs and socializing. I am just not finding things as exciting. Maybe I need a trip or a new project (as if planning a wedding isn't enough!) I do get excited when I plan the ... read more