Just a short note on the last week of 2009. After spending a lovely chilled Christmas in Singapore Dugy and I embarked on our first adventure to Hong Kong together. I was quite excited as it had been ages since my last holiday (August) and also because I love Hong Kong and could not wait to share it with him.
Our time there was as expected and fabulous. the food is so fabulous that I have been unable to fathom the concept of eating Chinese food in Singapore for quite some time. Hong Kong always feel more like home than Singapore even though I have never properly lived there. One stark difference was that despite being surrounded by a whole crowd of people, they don't smell bad. Isn't it kind of nice (understatement) when you are not surrounded by stinky people? And it's not just the BO that comes from a day of sweating it out in a hot and humid climate. The people here actually carry an entrenched smell in their being. On my first day back I hopped onto the MRT and phew it was revolting. Luckily I only need to be on the train for one stop in the mornings.
How much do we love the Hong Kong MTR?! I love the efficiency of the entire Hong Kong network.
We even made the effort to go on touristy adventures (Lantau Island and the Peak) which was fun, and nice to appreciate Hong Kong in a different way. The fog on Lantau Island was so beautiful and creepy at the same time it brought on a lovely sense of calm. Quite befitting for a Buddha. Though he was not as large as I remember him to be.
Cannot be bothered writing more as it is past my bedtime and I am starting to squint.
much love xo.
