Spending 6 days in a foreign land, and then returning to another foreign land that is supposed to be "home" for the next year. 2013 has been nothing short of crazy since it started. One month and 5 days later, I'm finally able to just slow down and catch my breath. There is so much to see, to learn, and to do. The year looks to be a long one, but I know it'll fly past and this time next year, I'll be looking back and wondering where all the days went.
I'm looking forward to the end of 2013. Graduating. Getting a job. One year closer to seeing what could be in the future. I'm hoping to get some experience in Melbourne before leaving and going back to Singapore. I can't believe it's been this many years, so many misadventures and so many challenges. Living in Melbourne has given me the chance to grow and to be strong on my own. I will miss the independence of living here but I don't know if I'll be happy here without the people closest to me.
Just some pictures from Hong Kong and Singapore. Mostly from Hong Kong. Land of dim sum, neon lights, and non-stop traffic. Truly a city that never sleeps.
Hong Kong
Singapore!
Hong Kong!
Ruins of St Paul in Macau. Took the bus in the wrong direction and nobody speaks English in regular Macau man...I almost died trying to ask for directions in my half-baked cantonese.
Could be Hong Kong..or Kowloon. I have no clue.
Tai-O village. Loved it here. Reminded me so much of my hometown in Taiping, minus the whole fishing village thing...alright, don't think I'm making much sense.
Ocean Park Cable car! I have a new found love for cable cars. Too bad the one at Lantau island was closed when we went. What are the odds...we go once in 365 days and it's closed. Not trying to sound dramatic, but my biggest regret in Hong Kong is not taking the cable car at Lantau island!!!
My memory is so poor I honestly can't remember where this picture was taken. Sheung wan?
Here's a random photo of Singapore's harbour. Just to mix things up a little (lol).
Causeway bay!
TST Promenade. Neon lights, light breeze and the salty ocean air
In HK, you get building against building agains building, and everything just seems taller and more narrow. Even the buses and the trams.
I love Hong Kong!! But living there would be pretty stressful. It's extremely busy and crowded and I really dislike the amount of cars and smokers (i.e. pollution!!). I can't even begin to imagine how bad it would be in summer where it's gonna be hot and humid. Hong Kong as a holiday destination though is amazing. Or perhaps I could retire in Hong Kong...tuck myself away in a mountain on Lantau Island. The views up in the mountains in Hong Kong are breathtaking. The mountains in the distance with the tips slightly shrouded in clouds, and the southern China sea that reflects the sun and is almost glistening/dazzling/just-really-amazing. I have no words, and no picture because pictures just can't capture the sheer majesty and beauty of it all. Not an iPhone camera image anyway.
Ferris wheel <3 p="">
Thailand/Vietnam/Laos/Cambodia??
The bridge that seems to go on forever! Forever! And ever!!
160 steps up to the giant Buddha. Yes, we climbed it. I don't even know why.
Back to work tomorrow!
On a random note, I honestly never thought there would be so many people asking for ukulele lessons. I think I have been teaching almost non-stop since my first student.
