Tokyo then Hong Kong

For a number of JETs (Japan Exchange Teachers), whom are recontracting for another year we had a few days in Tokyo for a Recontracting conference. I must admit that the only portion of it which I enjoyed was going to a Mexican restaurant in Shinjuku. Mmmmm... all you can eat Nachos and Salsa. Being in Niigata, the dish I've truely missed has been Mexican. Even when travelling through Europe and Oceania, once in a while I crave Mexican, and low and behold... there's nothing I can do about it.

Anyways, since my departure from Tokyo, on the 8th I ventured a bit Southwest of Japan, and spend a couple of days in Hong Kong. And I guess that you could say that I was fortunate enough to be there during a fabulous storm. Went up top of Victoria Peak, but was rewarded with fog, mist, clouds and rain. Hmmmm, how could I decribe Hong Kong in a few words. HOT, WET (as in humidity wise), crowded and full of super tall high risers.

I was totally amazed with the amount of super high risers. Condos easily riser over 50 stories, and that's just not a single building, but such buildings cover the entire coastline. In town, the tiny buildings are still close to 20 stories in height. With the constant heat, one must take constant refuge inside the buildings which are constantly cooled with their airconditioning systems. May be it's just me, but when outdoors, I seemed to be the only one that was profusely sweating and constantly drentched, whereas everyone else seemed to be hot, yet coping... Bloody Canadianism in me...

And thanks to the wonders of airconditioning in Hong Kong, wherever you walk, you constantly think that it's raining due to the drip drip drips from the numerous aircontioning units that cover the entire side of the buildings. Only the buildings where people live, since the offices are using industrial units. I will forever remember Hong Kong as a shopping haven and wetness...


My time in HK was short, and I quickly departed as I arrived. Off to Europe. A long flight to London Heathrow, and almost the same amount of time awaiting at the airport for my connecting flight to Ireland. I'm currently in Ireland, and loving it. The town Ennis hasn't changed a bit. As usual, the music here is fabulous, but everything else is pretty crap... But, what can I say. At least it's not Japan. Nothing against Japan. It's just not for me.