Over the Halloween holiday weekend, I had the fabulous opportunity to visit Erik in Hong Kong. What a great city! I have to admit that prior to moving to Japan, I thought that Hong Kong was the capital of China. I guess I didn't pay too much attention in AP history. If they use the background to make a Showtime series with Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, I may be able to catch up (as I now know all about Europe in the 1500s and boy oh boy, me likey).
Anyhooooo... Hong Kong is its own kind of republic/island. After being inhabited by the British for some time, the city is a great blend of asian business with western structure. Like the street names are all in English, for example. Brilliant!
Erik being Jackie Chan for a moment (the moment thereafter involved Purell):Anyhooooo... Hong Kong is its own kind of republic/island. After being inhabited by the British for some time, the city is a great blend of asian business with western structure. Like the street names are all in English, for example. Brilliant!
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| From Hong Kong October 2009 |
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| From Hong Kong October 2009 |
Looking out from Victoria Peak at night:
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| From Hong Kong October 2009 |
The city is filled with tons of hills and stairs, so that was the only uncomfortable part of the trip (considering it does have the climate of Mexico!). Some parts of the city, however, have covered escalators to help you navigate through the streets a tad less sweaty.
Overall, it was a great time! Now Erik is back on the boat for a few more weeks and I am off to the States to work and consume mass amounts of potatoes and gravy!
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