How do you get to Hong Kong Stadium?” I asked. When my friend responded, “Take the MTR to Causeway Bay and just follow people in chicken suits,” I knew I was in for a good time. I had heard a lot about the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens and knew that it is a very big…
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Like a Prayer–The Yuen Yuen Institute
One thing I love about Hong Kong is how they approach religion. Incense burns in little shrines in the most unlikely places and ancient temples stand next to modern office buildings. Traditional Chinese religions all coexist peacefully. Add all the expats and you have Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hindu and almost every other world religion all stuffed…
Reelin’ in the Years — 2014 in Pictures
I made a New Year’s Resolution to blog more often. I took a little break because sharing all the details of our lives made me feel a bit self absorbed, like writing a Christmas newsletter every few weeks. People say they like blog posts and Christmas newsletters, but do they really? I suppose I’ll find out. Here is a…
Hello, Goodbye – A Farewell Sendoff at the Peninsula
The Peninsula Hotel’s Classic Afternoon Tea is on many visitors’ “must-do” lists when in Hong Kong. Such was the case when our fellow expat friend, Julie, prepared to return to her home in the States. We had all been members of the same “Foon Ying” group when we arrived not long ago. Foon Ying (meaning “welcome”) is designed to…
All We are Saying is Give Peace a Chance
It has been over month since the Occupy Central protests began and life in Hong Kong is gradually returning to normal. Crowds have thinned and many roads have re-opened but there is still a stalemate between the protesters and the government. The entire process has been extremely dignified and well organised. In Admiralty, there is a…
The Umbrella Revolution
In the glow of Hong Kong’s most iconic symbols of capitalism, thousands of students are gathered in pursuit of democracy. Above them, the lights of HSBC, Bank of China and the Lippo Center beam down upon the peaceful assembly. At the heart of the dispute is a quest for full autonomy to choose Hong Kong’s leadership…
Dark Side of the Moon
As my husband walked home from work through Hong Kong Park a few weeks ago, it was aglow with beautiful lanterns. Then moon cakes began to appear in shop windows. The Mid Autumn Festival was approaching and we set out to learn about it so we could join the party. As in many countries, the Mid-Autumn…
In Case We Needed More Convincing…
https://flic.kr/p/edQFNW In case the cosmopolitan culture, international travel and exciting new experiences weren’t enough, these photos helped convince us that we should pack up and go to Hong Kong. I keep looking at the work of such talented photographers and saying, “Wow, I get to live there!” I can’t wait until I can share some…
Dragon Boat Carnival
One of the biggest events of the year in Hong Kong is the Dragon Boat Carnival which occurs this week. Part festival, part athletic event, part ancient tradition, it’s a big, colorful, three day party. Click on the images to find out more at Discover Hong Kong. `
4 out of 5 people know almost nothing about China. The rest live there.
China is home to roughly 1.35 billion people or three times the population of the United States and almost 20% of the world’s population. So what is Hong Kong all about? Hong Kong is a region of contrasts with huge skyscrapers side by side with ancient temples and fabulous 5-star international cuisine next to small…
Shock and awe…
I was with some friends when the email came from my husband asking, “How would you like to live in Hong Kong?” After all the blood returned to my head, my next reaction was “Oh, heck, no!” but my friends’ reactions convinced me to reconsider my stance. Then in doing research on Hong Kong, I…
A Ticket to Anywhere 