Unfortunately the resurrection of this blog during this Singapore/HK/CHina trip didn't exactly eventuate.
It was difficult to find free internet access, but really if you had the choice of going bargain clothes shopping, cheap eating and internet, I'd know what I'd choose :)
As expected, we bought a new, bigger suitcase in HK to fit all our new purchases. Also as expected I didn't fare too well with the China water, food and weather. I literally almost passed out whilst travelling on the underground train in Guangzhou. Unlike HK, although the trains are overly crowded, the MTR network in China has yet to make the air ventilation units work properly under such conditions.
I must just be allergic to China as ever single time I've been back there I've fallen sick. It isn't the most livible country in the world. The pollution is unbearable at times, and if you're not used to the way people behave in this culture you'll be caught off guard. The sight of a road blockade by Chinese military officials, rifles and all on the side of the road is common, as is the tooting of horns, lack of ability of drivers to merge and pedestrians walking along and across the freeways carrying goods on a trolley or pushbike. (sometimes 3 couches, have pictures to prove this)
Will definitely be back to HK in the next couple of years though. Food was great, shopping fantastic.
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Changi Internet
We've been in Singapore for 3.5 days. About to depart for Hong Kong later this afternoon.
I don't think we paid more than $10 between the two of us for a meal in these last few days. I will miss the extremely cheap and tasty food over here.
There were too many instances on this trip where people assumed I was a local and could speak Mandarin. I've lost count as to how many people spoke to me in Mandarin, both in Singapore and Malaysia. (took a day trip to Malacca on Monday. Only downside to this was that I spent an hour in the immigration cue to come back to Singapore later that night)
Other interesting sights I didn't get to see in 2004 when I was last here were: trucks licensed to carry up to 20 people in the back of their utes, (mainly Indians), the same cleaners and shop-assistants at the local Koptiam food court (24 hours) day in day out, and having dinner with Diana, my friend from QUT days, now married and living here.
8 mins left on the clock. Will try and post more frequently in HK, but that depends on whether I can find cheap, free internet.
I don't think we paid more than $10 between the two of us for a meal in these last few days. I will miss the extremely cheap and tasty food over here.
There were too many instances on this trip where people assumed I was a local and could speak Mandarin. I've lost count as to how many people spoke to me in Mandarin, both in Singapore and Malaysia. (took a day trip to Malacca on Monday. Only downside to this was that I spent an hour in the immigration cue to come back to Singapore later that night)
Other interesting sights I didn't get to see in 2004 when I was last here were: trucks licensed to carry up to 20 people in the back of their utes, (mainly Indians), the same cleaners and shop-assistants at the local Koptiam food court (24 hours) day in day out, and having dinner with Diana, my friend from QUT days, now married and living here.
8 mins left on the clock. Will try and post more frequently in HK, but that depends on whether I can find cheap, free internet.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Watch this SPACE!
The imminent departure to an overseas destination in a few days warrants the resurrection of this forgotton little blog.
If you are still reading this then I say thanks for doing so.
Stay tuned.
If you are still reading this then I say thanks for doing so.
Stay tuned.
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