Jordan's parents place has a view of the Hong Kong city and I have my own room with a live-in maid who cleans my room, washes my clothes and makes me breakfast every day. Not to mention, Jordan has planned out itineraries of things to do each day and how to get there. Lucky me! So Day 1's post will capture some of my city observations, experiences and ruminations.
* So far, 2 people have asked to take a photo WITH me
* Shirtless men carry bags or wheel barrows of heavy goods through the city streets
* Condom ads and ads with half-naked seductive women have made more appearances than expected along the subway escalators
* There's a street where each vendor sells gold fish
* I apparently have an addiction to taking pictures of fruits, vegetables, hanging meat, flopping fish and big blocks of tofu in the street markets
* I also am compelled to take pictures of random signs with Chinese characters that look cool to me, but probably just say 'laundry' or 'garbage'
* Starbucks has monopolized this city
* Soy sauce is in everything (damn glutard)
* Expats are in abundance & often are toting a lit cigarette unnecessarily close to my face in the crowded streets
* There's a plethora of dried powders, mushrooms, fruits and vegetables that i am intrigued to know how each is consumed
* Bright, neon cartoon figures truly are loved here
* Bright, neon signs shine bright across buildings even in the day
* Even people with limited English have gone over and beyond to help me, such as the man who worked at 711 who spent 10 minutes trying to help me figure out how to set-up my phone with my SIM card
* My calves have reported back that Manhattan is a LOT Flatter of an island, which is not boding well for my 100K walk on Friday
NEXT STOP: Adventuring outside of the city
NEXT STOP: Adventuring outside of the city
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