So, with India and Nepal mostly explored, I am now back in Hong Kong after almost 3 years since I studied here. It was very strange to say bye to Davy, get on a plane out of Mumbai, and leave what felt like my home of India. After spending over a month there in total, I was incredibly used to being bothered by tuk-tuk drivers, cab drivers, goods sellers, beggars, and random people staring at me. I would even enjoy being bothered, and found it slightly amusing. India has definitely made me take the small every day botherings more lightly.
Being back in Hong Kong after so long is also a little strange. Things are mostly as I remember them; some new buildings, expanding subway lines, new stores, but mostly the same. Seeing all the familiar things certainly brings back memories from my semester abroad.
So far, it has been great here. Seeing old friends after so long away is pretty awesome. I love the efficient public tr ansport system of subways, buses, mini-buses, and even cabs if there is a crunch for time. I’m not sure if I’m just used to a ton of people being everywhere from India, or if I’m naturally more comfortable around the crowds of Hong Kong, but I haven’t been bothered once by the amount of people all around.
I will write more about India as well as Hong Kong in the coming weeks. I will also edit and upload many more pictures from India and some from Hong Kong too.
August 12, 2009 at 7:55 am
Davy showed us many glorious pictures of your epic trip. Memories for a lifetime!
The pictures did remind me, though, “Don’t sweat the small stuff!”
Have a great time in Hong Kong.
August 12, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Being back in America is also pretty strange. I too was used to the constant botherings. Walking down a clean street with nobody bothering you is just so boring now but I am getting used to it
August 14, 2009 at 10:56 pm
Glad to have you back posting Chris! Show us more and tell us more. Do you think you and Davy like being accosted by beggars because it gives you a feeling of power?