16 hrs...
YAY!! I'm finally here! (And still leeching wifi)
For those who are wondering, I do not recommend sitting on a plane for sixteen hours unless it is absolutely necessary. Scratch that, even if it is necessary to meet someone across the world, there is much to be said for teleconferencing. Although the flight was very long it was not all bad. The legroom was great since I was sitting in the first row. Also, there was a very interesting middle aged fella sitting next to me: an american who spoke perfect Chinese. When I asked him how he learned it, his response was kinda depressing since he studied Chinese at Harvard for three years and then it took him a full year in Taiwan before he could speak like a native. He told me that I'd need to spend at least a year in China if I wanted to have any hope of mastering the language. Hmmmmm....
After a sleepy 45 minute busride we arrived at the hotel. The check in was quick and Moshe and I quicky headed out to explore the very very very neon streets of Hong Kong. The first thing that struck me was the amount of Chinese people everywhere. :o)
The streets of Kowloon around the hotel are loaded with a tremendous variety of shops which sell clothes, electronics, and food. Lots of food. Surprisingly enough, though, everything was quite expensive. My dad warned me about this but I kind of didn't belive him. It is mostly this area which is expensive. Kinda Manhattany. Lots of very expensive cars on the streets and what seem like tourists but I can't really tell because they are all Chinese to me. I went to a seedy arcade and beat some locals at Virtua Tennis (Go Dreamcast!). Unfortunately, I did not have my camera with me so pictures will have to wait 'till the next post.
The weather is warm and very humid but it was supposed to be raining so I guess we're lucky enough.
OK. I'm really tired and must go to sleep. I hope my post was relatively clear.
Until Next time...
For those who are wondering, I do not recommend sitting on a plane for sixteen hours unless it is absolutely necessary. Scratch that, even if it is necessary to meet someone across the world, there is much to be said for teleconferencing. Although the flight was very long it was not all bad. The legroom was great since I was sitting in the first row. Also, there was a very interesting middle aged fella sitting next to me: an american who spoke perfect Chinese. When I asked him how he learned it, his response was kinda depressing since he studied Chinese at Harvard for three years and then it took him a full year in Taiwan before he could speak like a native. He told me that I'd need to spend at least a year in China if I wanted to have any hope of mastering the language. Hmmmmm....
After a sleepy 45 minute busride we arrived at the hotel. The check in was quick and Moshe and I quicky headed out to explore the very very very neon streets of Hong Kong. The first thing that struck me was the amount of Chinese people everywhere. :o)
The streets of Kowloon around the hotel are loaded with a tremendous variety of shops which sell clothes, electronics, and food. Lots of food. Surprisingly enough, though, everything was quite expensive. My dad warned me about this but I kind of didn't belive him. It is mostly this area which is expensive. Kinda Manhattany. Lots of very expensive cars on the streets and what seem like tourists but I can't really tell because they are all Chinese to me. I went to a seedy arcade and beat some locals at Virtua Tennis (Go Dreamcast!). Unfortunately, I did not have my camera with me so pictures will have to wait 'till the next post.
The weather is warm and very humid but it was supposed to be raining so I guess we're lucky enough.
OK. I'm really tired and must go to sleep. I hope my post was relatively clear.
Until Next time...
posted by AnGeLiCbOrIs | 12:16 AM
2 Comments:
Welcome to China, Ami. I've taken the liberty of adding a link to your blog from mine and I hope you'll return the favor :-)
As a silver lining to your 16 hour plane ride, I guess you should just be glad that your luggage all came with you. Yehudis and I had to wait a day until our bags made it from Milan to our door.
Go Dreamcast!
Hi Ami- this is dan and tryna. So even though you're not here we wanted to say good bye because we're leaving in 2 days. Of course that's only good bye for now because we know you're planning on coming to visit us really soon;) we spoke to shimshon and we really think you should visit us first! Now we know you're having fun out there, but don't go marrying one of the your lady friends and have asian babies because I've got a girl waiting over here! Maybe I should have her read this blog I think she might get a kick out of it hmmm... Well enjoy your time out there- not too much maybe you should have a moment of silence for the fact that we're moving.....Come back soon (to Chicago that is). Life is not as swell without you here.
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