A sobering day today. We learned about Cambodia’s history. An attempt by Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot to form a Communist peasant farming society resulted in the deaths of 25 percent of the country’s population from starvation, overwork and executions. When the Khmer Rouge marched into Phnom Penh, every single person living there was forcibly evacuated on foot into the […]
36º when we landed! But less humidity than HK so it doesn’t feel 5º hotter. The usual bit of chaos at the airport – we’d done our visas online beforehand so didn’t have to stand and fill out those forms, but firstly we were directed by an official to the diplomats channel, only to get to the desk and be […]
The years have melted away and it’s just great to be back in Hong Kong:) 5 days is not enough to see everything, but that’s all we’ve had, so here it is in a nutshell. The public transport system is still incredibly cheap here. I love the fact that you can still get on a tram and go just one […]
37 years ago, my parents moved to Hong Kong on a contract that was for 2.5 years. I joined them 6 months later, and spent a year out here. Despite Mum & Dad staying here for a total of 14 years, and me only staying for one, it holds a very special place in my heart and I couldn’t wait […]
So many times in my life I’ve met or read about people who either live somewhere amazing, have a job that takes them amazing places, or simply have the means and the time to go somewhere amazing. Now of course, it may be a case of ‘the grass is always greener’ but I’ve always been envious. So, when the opportunity […]