Go East

It seems like everyone's just back from Asia, in Asia or going to Asia in the near future. Chris is doing some mad partying in Thailand; Emm is promoting her record in the Philipines; Anice just got back from Northwestern China; ECS is trying journalism in Beijing; and I will be eating the street food of Hong Kong next week.

Yes, I'm excited. It's been over five years since I've boarded a plane. It'll be the longest I've been away from my home, ever. I'm ready to absorb the culture of a different city, country and continent. We're going to Hong Kong, then Beijing and back to Hong Kong, my estimated return...uncertain.

I plan on documenting my journey through lots of photography and of course, writing. There will probably be a travel blog. I'll avoid the typical tourist attractions. Ocean Park? No thanks, I'd rather people-watch from a street corner with a bowl of unidentifiable (but yummy) soup. If you have suggestions for what I should do, where I should eat, what I should see in the Hong Kong or Beijing areas, I'd love to hear from you.

Comments

[andrew]

You lucky cretin. I had the best time of my life in Hong Kong and want to be in your suitcase.

Oh,oh! Go skating in Kowloon Palace Mall! It's fun, especially when it's gross-sweaty hot outside. Hong Kong malls are air-conditioned to about 3 degrees Celsius.

[Andrea]

What Canadian goes to Hong Kong to go SKATING in a MALL?

A Crrrazy Canadian!

OK, but seriously, the last thing I want to do is embarass myself and skate in public. It's a terrible, terrible thing that could shame my country for decades...

But thanks for the tip. Perhaps I'll take photos of the scene.