non-stop tourists

The week went by in a flash. Aunty B and Anne did literally everything they could in HK. They shopped till they dropped, saw bustling markets (see Wanchai market and tram in pic) in the city and in remote fishing villages, ate all sorts of local cuisine, saw the lantern festival and fire dragon dance during the mid-autumn festivities and managed to travel by skyrail, car, tram, taxi, bus, ferry, metro. Couldn't quite fit a motorbike trip in there but it was close.

Anne, who is an experienced primary teacher in Albany (WA), and Aunty B who was a former home-ec teacher, offered valuable insight and wisdom into the education profession. I begin my practicum teaching soon and it was fantastic to hear their impressions and stories from their time as a student-teacher.

The highlight of the week (for me at least) was attending the benefit concert for the Beautiful Mind Charity Organization, a group of physically and mentally challenged Korean musicians living in HK. Their aim was to simply "give back to HK some of the benefits they enjoy as residents of this amazing and vibrant city" and to raise funds for the Rainbow Project (educational facility for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder) and the Ebenezer School for the Visually Impaired. I have never cried at concerts but there we were, three grown ladies weeping at just how beautiful it was to be witness to such incredible talent. It was truly inspiring. See pic of us outside the HK City Hall admiring the city's bright lights after the show, post tears.

It was great to show them around and they left with a positive impression of HK and its people.

Thank you again, until next time!