Members Lucky Posted February 9, 2013 Members Posted February 9, 2013 We are less than hour from the New Year here in Hong Kong. The bf and I are in, but we have a (partial) harbor view, so can see many of the skyscrapers lit up and decorated in New Year colors. Dinner was festive as families gathered at restaurants all over town. And lucky for us, the bf's family was able to join us as well. In Hong Kong, every tall white man is accosted multiple times a day. By strange men on the street! But they either want to sell you a suit or a "copy" watch. It actually gets quite annoying. Lots of women offer massages too, but no guys. The restaurant where we ate was managed by two cute guys who look all of 14, but I am assured that they are much older! Cultural differences! (Oddly enough, two men said to me at different times today: " You are a lucky man." How did they know?) So, it's another opportunity to celebrate a new year. This is the year of the snake, and I could easily come up with the top candidate for snake of the year, but that wouldn't get my year off to a good start, would it? So, I'll just wish all of you a happy new year, wherever you are. TotallyOz 1 Quote
Members RA1 Posted February 9, 2013 Members Posted February 9, 2013 Your room sounds like some cabins on cruise ships (partial ocean view). Sounds like fun to me. I have always enjoyed HK and that part of Asia/Pacific. I have always thought the "best" way to have a Chinese meal is in a family restaurant with lots of friends/family at the table so there can be 5,000 different items ordered and a "taste" of everything. Enjoy your time there and the new year. Best regards, RA1 Quote
Guest CharliePS Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 I'm sure you are finding things much more stimulating in HK than you would back home, where it has been cold, windy and wet (0.01 in of rain yesterday). The main news here is the massive hunt for the killer ex-cop; yesterday a SWAT team entered a dentist's office in PS and demanded ID from a patient in the chair, but it wasn't the guy. Chinese New Year celebrations are much more fun. Quote
Guest hitoallusa Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 That's where you are Lucky! I have wondered where you are.. I think they are watching you because you are cute.. Quote
Guest corymonroe Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Never been to Hong Kong. Looks like it could be fun and interesting. Not sure I understood the snake comment. Quote
Members RA1 Posted February 9, 2013 Members Posted February 9, 2013 If you are fortunate, you will never understand gloats. Best regards, RA1 Quote
