While You Were Sleeping....So Was Hoyer

Nap Time for us, Night time for you

Hoyer after waking up from a nap.

The Hong Kong History Mueseum

We have had a lot of rain this past week and Hoyer and I spent an afternoon in the Hong Kong History Museum. It was very cool. Here are some pictures I snapped.

Rainy Season

We are experiencing a lot of rain tight now in Hong Kong and in a tiny apartment,there is not much to do...today we will play with play-doh and cook!


Hong Kong is a year-round destination with the winters being rather mild and the summers hot and sticky. The best time of the year to be here is near the end of September to early December. The air is clear and the humidity drops off to about 70% from summer's rainy season of 80% or more. Summers can be very hot and the usual precautions are recommended. One thing you might want to consider is a light pullover or windbreaker tucked in your bag for the powerful air-conditioning in many places (we're not complaining)! December and January see the lowest rainful and the lowest temperatures. By the spring, it's warming up and while it's a bit more humid and a little more rainy than the fall, it's still a good time to be here. Prepare for humid and you'll be pretty much ready for any type of Hong Kong weather.

Hong Kong Happenings

-Hoyer and I joined Kyle for lunch last week, we stopped at a little chocolate place for desserts! Kyle is enjoying work, although he can't not enjoy hot or cold food at his desk...his biggest complaint...so you can say things are going well for him. He works long hours, but is home every night, which Hoyer and I love.

-Hoyer and Mommy heading out for church, in a new outfit from the smock shop in HK! The mother load of all things smocked and exported to the US.

-Hoyer on his
stool, he uses it to wash his hands and brush his teeth!

-Hoyer and Kyle hopping in a taxi. Hoyer hails taxis now too....




-Hoyer looking out of the double decker trolley window on the streets of Hong Kong.

So Long Smog....Hello Fresh Air!

We are moving off of Hong Kong Island to one of the outlaying islands. The island is called Lantau and it is paradise.

From this:

To this:

(stay tuned for more on our new life style in Hong Kong!)

Lunch Date

Today I had lunch with a new friend, Kim. I met Kim at our church last week, Island ECC. She is
is super nice-has 5 kids-lives in Discovery Bay, which is the area where we are going to move to in July. (D-bay is amazing and I will talk more about it on another post!) Kim had lots of wonderful advise for me, places to shop, where to get my hair done, playgroups, bible studies, you name it, she shared it. I am so thankful for her and her friendship. She has e-introduced me to all of her friends, which was so sweet and I am looking forward to hanging out with Kim and her beautiful family and friends! Oh and it does not hurt that Kim is from the South too!!
Check out her blog, she is super and the kind of woman you just love to be around-click here.

Remember when...

Remember when I talked a while back about my friend Rebecca and her fabulous style and apartment.....and her awesome job...If you don't, click here for a recap.....well here is her latest work: Man Shops SCAD
Speaking of SCAD, there is a brand new campus in Hong Kong! SCAD HK!! I am thrilled that Rebecca may visit HK soon and also thrilled that I have a little SCAD family in HK!

Symphony of Lights

This spectacular multimedia display, already named the "World's Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show" by Guinness World Records, has been further expanded to include more than 40 buildings on both sides of Victoria Harbour. The show creates an all-round vision of coloured lights, laser beams and searchlights performing a stunning, unforgettable spectacle synchronised to music and narration that celebrates the energy, spirit and diversity of Hong Kong.

There are five main themes — Awakening, Energy, Heritage, Partnership and the finale, Celebration.

The show, organized by the Tourism Commission, is a must-see event on any visit to Hong Kong

Happy Father's Day

I feel safe when you are with me;
You show me fun things to do;
You make my life much better;
The best father I know is you.I’m happy you’re my Dad
And so I want to say
I love you, Dad, and wish you
A Happy Father’s Day!

Dragon Boat Festival

Dragon boating, originally linked to the traditional Tuen Ng Chinese festival and the fishermen of the region, has now become an international sport. An event which attracts individuals, clubs and companies as participants and thousands of locals and visitors as sightseers, eager to watch the exciting drama as these long, elegant, exotic boats thrust through the waves of Stanley Bay.

We had a holiday on Wednesday and we all enjoyed the day!

Hoyer at the Dragon Boat Races

Hoyer found a friend!

The Races!

Enjoying the beach

Hong Kong So Far ( in reverse order)

These are everywhere and are very expensive, Hoyer doesn't know that you put money in it and get a toy yet, he just likes to look.

All the delicious flavors of chips

These are everywhere, not very good landmarks as we discovered yesterday...

Cobblers

At our local electronic store to stock up on adapters

Just around the corner, enjoying breakfast

Not as bad as the baby chicks they had in the window before, I was too grossed out to take a pic

Our local park

Our lobby

Hoyer in bed, notice how the bed touches the wall on 3 sides

Curls...the humidity is so bad!

At the park in the zoo

Concrete Jungle for real

So lush

Hoyer on the plane, entertaining everyone!

All 15 bags.....

Hoyer getting ready for his trip!
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