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Hong Kong

Gumby Goes Galavanting

June 2, 2009

in China, Gumby, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Travel, Yangshuo

Welcome!
I introduced you to Gumby, my latest blog mascot, back in Whistler, Canada. While it doesn’t exactly have the same ring as “Debbie Does Dallas,” I thought a little travelogue of Gumby’s travels would be a nice overview of our trip and a springboard for further posts on our adventures. 
And just a warning, folks, this [...]

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Back Behind the GFW

June 1, 2009

in China, Expat Life, Hong Kong

That would be the Great Firewall of China to those of you not in the know. 
Curious thing about Hong Kong, although supposedly sovereign Chinese territory, it exists independently with a gloriously uncensored Internet. For a week I enjoyed unfettered access to all that is good and subversive on the Web, access which I promptly ignored [...]

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Soon To Be Traveling – With a Mullet

May 17, 2009

in Blogging, China, Expat Life, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Travel, Updates, Yangshuo

Sorry folks, not much to blog about. It rained all weekend and I got a haircut, which depending on your definition, may or might not be a mullet. 
It’s not exactly what I wanted (who wants a mullet?) but I am going to live with it for a while. Although I’m not sure I want anyone [...]

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Herboland in Hong Kong

April 3, 2009

in Hong Kong, Photo Friday, Travel

I never thought Hong Kong would look like this! I imagined skyscrapers and alleyways and people everywhere. This is Lamma Island – a little bit of heaven on the edge of a continent.

Lamma Island’s lovely coastline
Tomorrow is Qing Ming – Tomb Sweeping Day. In China and Hong Kong, the day is spent caring for the [...]

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Live It Love It

April 9, 2008

in Hong Kong, Travel

Hong Kong. I lived it and loved it. Can’t wait to go back! What a vibrant, happening city. There is something for everyone – city, sea, beach, shopping, sports. Unbelievable!
We shopped like crazy for new toys – a Nintendo Wii with all the accessories, an eeePC from Asus (mini laptop), sonicare toothbrushes, clothes for the [...]

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