Come on a Date With Me to Hong Kong! Part 1: The Surprise Attack!
Hold on tight, as I whip you around the busy streets and get you delicious veggie treats to eat along our way!
Just last week I was in Hong Kong (again.) I had been there once before and that's a story I began to tell a long time ago... I seem to need to finish that story apparently but first thing is first since I've given the punchline away!
As some of you know, as much as I love traveling I am not a huge fan of flying so I am always resistant to go anywhere I have already been and have that extra airtime to stress about! ;)
However, I am not in control of EOS and they decided to put on their first hackathon there to celebrate their launch.
You can check out the video I made while I was there here!
So being reined in by all the hype, I ended up in Hong Kong and in comes you!
I'm taking you along this journey so if you're ready, let's get rolling!
Let's EAT!
First stop (you know me) is a vegan snack! Where better to find vegetarian fare than a Buddhist restaurant? That's a huge travel trick that saves my belly!
Three Virtues was not too far from where I was staying in TST, and it had a restaurant upstairs that I had originally found on Google Maps but when I got to the building (in HK everything is inside buildings and usually requires escalators, elevators or stairs!) I saw the take out window and being super hungry from the travel, I just started ordering everything without flour, sugar or eggs/cheese/butter/milk (vegetarian sometimes can have dairy in it, so always ask!)
There were bean dumplings, taro patties, sweet potato cakes, spring rolls, mock meat (I didn't try any), steam buns, sesame rolls... I swear I had everything I could eat on that shelf!
I have to tell you though, I was standing outside of the building (because they don't have tables at the take out counter) in the rain, plowing through the entire bag of goodies out of excitement when I came to the ONE!
Bean curd stuffed with veggies.... oh... my... goodness... I ran back in for another before I had even begun to finish the rest of my bag... I am still just slobbering all over myself remembering that hitting my tastebuds... YUM!
Let's Shop!
So, now that the belly was sufficiently stuffed, the rain was being kind of a drag. Last time I was in the city it was rainy and cold but this time, in June it was warm rain so an umbrella kept everything in order! :)
Why am I showing you this? It's a mattress topper LINED WITH JADE STONES!
If you don't know about jade, first of all, it's not cheap (if it's real) and second of all, it's incredibly healing and has an abundance of spiritual properties so I have always wanted one since I had a treatment where the practitioner used it and it made me feel all gooey inside in the best way possible!
How much was that thing?
Too much for this chica. I had to tell the saleswoman that even the memory foam pillow adhered with gems, though beautiful and no doubt a good time... far too expensive for a traveler such as myself whose main expense and priority in life is FOOD! ;)
After clearly disappointing the woman who thought I was going to bring this thing on an airplane with me -_- I wandered around thinking... what am I doing right now? Laughing myself out the door, back to the rain.
Then something crazy happened!
With the rain in my face, walking through the densely populated street in Hong Kong a woman grabbed my arm quite tightly, pulling me over to her. I didn't let fear take me over. I took a deep breath and looked at her in the eyes. She began tenderly massaging my arm.
"You want massage? I give you good price!" 🤣
Well, I always like me a bargain so next thing you know we're winding down streets and into a small hole in the wall.
I first ask myself "Is this safe?" I'm breathing a bit heavily. Horror movies have done a number on my psyche.
I sat down in the Lazy Boy looking around nervously.
Then something jumped on to my lap! I froze. Staring into two big eyes.
The goober hits my face.
Would you like that with extra kisses?
Um yes please! 💓
(Did you know that animals can sense our emotions? I've always fancied myself as a dog whisperer because I think they can feel how much love I have for them in my heart!) :D
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Glad you're having a good time... It seems every time I drop by your blog you're in a different part of the world!!! haha. I just wanted to let you know I'm posting your interview now... I hope it's all ok but let me know if I should change anything! :-) Thanks very much for doing it x
Hey @woman-onthe-wing :) I know it must seem that way (or maybe it is that way, it's crazy, either way!) ;)
No need to thank me, we've been here together for so long, I am honored by the feature and all that you're working towards with the health movement here! <3
It definitely seems that way to me Heart, and it's a good thing you enjoy travel because maybe we will be able to meet one day! I notice you said you're not keen on flying... me neither, I prefer boats. I haven't been anywhere in years and am feeling well overdue for stretching my wings! But now Sky is nearly three it makes travel a bit easier... well, not 'travel' exactly because there's no funds for that, but we're looking at a few cheaper countries to live. Ireland is a very expensive country.
As for Steemit I'm feeling quite disheartened with it these days, putting a lot in and not getting much back... seems hardly worth it, which makes me sad. Community spirit is dwindling, curation is assigned to bots, and there's not half as much spark here as there used to be. I love doing my project and as you know I care very deeply about health issues, and I especially love doing the interviews. But I can't work for free, and I can't force people to vote my posts! Sorry. Blue day today :-( Maybe the Irish rain. Hope it's brighter where you are! x
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You had me worry for a second. Enjoy your trip ;)
I'm back now but holy moly there are stories of why I disappeared for a while! Maybe I should never leave home! ;)
Nahh i'm sure going out of your confort zone is somehow healthy for you 😊
Thanks for the date.. I had a great time :P
Amazing view in that first picture.
Awww happy to hear you enjoyed our time together! ;) That was my favorite view too!
Wow the city building are looking serious! I'm sure it was a great experience there.
I know right? It is sooooo different than the small little 'villas' and homes in Bali ;)
You sure do travel alot! Nice to read about your travels each time and see pictures of places ive never been:) Hong Kong is on my list for one of my traveling destinations.. one day itll happen!
I would freak out if some stranger would suddenly grab my hand like that in the street! 😆 Love your posts @heart-to-heart! Following you for more🤗
I know! It's crazy because I really try not to! I love staying in Bali but life is always grabbing me and pulling me around ;)
Hong Kong is a really cool because it's an island city so definitely a neat thing to see =D I can't be in the city too long before I start getting dizzy haha so luckily, I am back home now (for now) ;)