Comments on: Memories of a Thanksgiving in Hong Kong

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By: Farnoosh

Farnoosh — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:04:08 +0000

Armin, how wonderful to hear your first hand experience from Hong Kong. Oh the noise, the noise. I found Tokyo with the billions of Japanese to be quiet and there was no escaping the noise in HK. Also enjoyed reading the cultural aspects of your experience. Thanks for leaving a comment, and look forward to your future comments!

By: Armin

Armin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:43:21 +0000

Great post. I lived in Hong Kong for more than five years and developed a strong love/hate relationship. The noise, the crazy pollution, the rudness and the density are getting to you eventually. It is almost impossible to make lasting friendships with local Chinese, and while we had many friends among the expat community, everybody leaves at some point, so you always have that temporary feeling attached. Maybe this is why the parties are so often ending kind of on the wild side…. On the other hand, in Hong Kong I learned to love Chinese food in general, and sea food in particular. Two of my kids were born there (and denied citizenship because they are not ethnic Chinese – impossible in most other countries…) and went through the excellent ex-British preschool system. My daily commute was a wonderful 30min ferry ride, for an old sailor great fun any time and in any weather. Did I mention Shopping? Yes, shopping in Hong Kong comes with a capital S. And God, I miss my tailor, whose excellent work was better and yet cheaper than the brands off the rack. Would I want to go back? Yes, anytime, for a week or two, maybe a month, but that’s it. Hong Kong is a great place to visit, but a tough place to live in.

By: Favorite Green Juice Recipes | Prolific Living

Favorite Green Juice Recipes | Prolific Living — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:37:38 +0000

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