Hong Kong

Ahoy! Have I even written about Japan? No? Well fast forward.

HONK KONG.

It could take days…ayechiwawa. So we missed docking in China because of a typhoon. I’d say 90 percent of the boat went into the mainland anyhow, but not me. No worries- free Tibet eh?

HK day one: alleyways, flowers, meeting dozens of interesting people with Forest, getting in a random lady’s junk(small boat house), HK Park and aviary, not seeing SAS people for a long time, Victoria’s Peak for sunset and night time lights, the walk down, drinking health tonic, going far too far on the bus b/c we were too tired to walk- then having to walk twice as far to get back, sleeping….best meditation of my life

HK day two: big ass Buddha- more like a theme park however, nature, dim sum, bus, looking forever for restaurants, foot massage, shoddy hostel

HK day three: hiking to top of Lantau Peak- highest on the island w/ views of all the islands around, getting sunburned, the camera breaking, finding my water bottle again, getting down to a random beach town, scoring a suit and sarong for cheap, playing in the beach at sunset, ferry back, irish pub hopping and meeting random Brits, seeing everyone again

HK day four: well that will have to wait for tomorrow.

Japan was splendid. Very modern, very fashionable, very full of ancient and remarkable temples and wildlife. Also had-literally- the very best meal of my life. (Unagi, noodle soup, pickled vegetable, and matcha/bean dessert- with green tea of course)

Jolly Shandy!!!