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The Hong Kong Dream

Coffeecat
2005-12-24 22:27:26

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I know I know, this has taken me awhile to post, but that's just the way it goes okay?!!?

Having survived the miserable (with a cold) flight from Johannesburg I was blown away by the sight of Hong Kong-even from the plane!! I was expecting a culture shock and it certainly hit me! I made my way from the airport to the YWCA in the Kowloon area. As I paused to check on the map if I was walking in the right direction, a local decided to look over my shoulder. He figured it would be best if he walked me there as much as I insisted it wasn't necessary. So we talked with theatrical hand gestures along the way, and finally after12 blocks we were at the front door. He wished me good fortune in his beautiful city and began running back to his starting point-he only had a 30 minute lunch break afterall! What a great welcome for me into this city!! I all ready began to regret scheduling only 4 days here to explore!!

Once I had settled into my room, all I could think of was having a bit of a rest. So I turned on the telly and
laid my head on my pillow. I didn't understand anything that was being said, but seeing Brad Pitt sell me Heinekein was a nice sight before drifting off to sleep. I guess it really is like the movie "Lost in Translation" with many big movie stars making some extra cash advertising on Asian TV. I also saw adverts from the health authority encouraging wearing a mask and gloves when you are ill. I used to think that it was just a few individuals that were so extremely germ consious, but it seems to be the way of Asia.

When I finally decided to get some 'fresh air' I walked over to Nathan Road and was blown away by the notorious lights. Advertising hotel rooms by the hour nextdoor to a mobile phone shop, nextdoor to a Chanel shop. The crowds were heaving and my eyes were beaming-what a buzz!! Back in Sheffield ...