Friday, August 20, 2010

Hong Kong Summary

I have spent a great 3 days in Hong Kong, traveling, trying new foods, shopping, and learning about the culture. Here is what i have done: Victoria Peak to overlook all of hong kong, hong kong temple and mission house, markets, cable car ride to big buddha, rode the metro all over, and i met some amazing people. Today me and a friend went to the temple, markets, and one heck of an amazing Korean restaurant. My new favorite food is believe it or not, Ox Tongue!! Soooo good, it's the new steak. I also am a fan of lamb, squid tube, cow stomach, and dragon fruit. Hope to find these at home. :)
Things i have learned so far:
-Chinese people are very nice and willing to lend a helping hand...to other chinese people.
-It is custom that girls and boys hold hands/link arms with there best friends (i was thinking this place was full of lesbians)
-Chinese people are always in a rush, and they have no problem shoving you out of their way.
-Women walk around with umbrellas to hide from the sun. The whiter you are the prettier you are. Tan people are lower class because it means they work outside or are farmers.
-Women typically wear some form of a high heal everywhere. They want to appear taller.
-Because there a few religions here there really is no modesty. short dresses, skirts, shorts are seen on all ages. Esp with how hot it is here. O and boys wear capris....cacka-yeetchi
-B.O. is not an issue when all of Honk Kong reaks of rotten Tofu. Like our cheese, the smellier it is the better. O good...
-If you have any form of cold or cough you must wear a mask at all times.
-Death is the number one fear in China.
-Public restrooms have the toilet paper outside the stalls. So grab what you need first or figure things out the hard way (like i did).
-Kids start kindergarten at age 2 1/2 so they graduate high school by age 16.

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