Hong Kong

I feel like blogs are undeniably tied to study abroad adventures. Unfortunately, my blog has been neglected for quite some time. But now I've finally found some free time to write about my adventures in the city.

Here are a few things that I've learned about Hong Kong
1. English should not be the national language. Excluding ex-pats, not that many people know English.
2. There are ex-pats everywhere. Sometimes it can really feel like you're back in the states
3. A nice spring day in Boston seems like bone-chilling weather for people here. My first day here, it was a beautiful 60+ degrees. I wore capris and a light shirt. Everyone else wore uggs and fur coats.
4. Public transportation here is the shit. There are so many buses that it's impossible to list all the buses on a map. Also, unlike Boston, there is no need to check to see when buses come because they come so often (every 5 minutes).
5. The octopus card is the most convenient thing in the world. It's used for transportation and most shops accept it.
6. Pizza Hut is an upscale sit-down restaurant here. It's very odd. The pizzas are also made very differently. Anything and everything can go on a pizza.
7. Hong Kong is beautiful and its landscape has everything to be desired. Next to towering skyscrapers there are parks with lush and exotic trees. The island is also surrounded by towering mountains and sandy beaches. I really can't complain about anything.

To be continued....