Hong Kong

 

Our hydrofoil ferry zipped past small islands covered in high-rise apartments, in ninety minutes we had arrived at the ferry terminal on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong.  Just across the harbor we could see Hong Kong island.  Above us dozens of skyscrapers loomed. We struggled with our bags across thick traffic to hail a cab to take us to our guest house on Nathan Road.  By now night had fallen and our cab ride was a kaleidoscope of neon lights right out of Blade Runner. 

This intersection in Kowloon is considered to be the most densely populated spot on earth.  I was worried that Aaron and I would get separated in the crowd and never find each other.  Aaron said, 'Naah, that wont be a problem, look around."  I realized that as we were both over six feet, we could find each other in any crowd in Hong Kong!

I've been lucky enough to have a couple friends come along on international trips every now and then.  On this one I hit the jackpot.  Derek happened to have business in Singapore, and flew in to meet us in Hong Kong.  I posted pictures of us on facebook, then get an email from Ted asking if we are really in Hong Kong?  Turns out he was in mainland China for work, and he flew in to HK for the weekend!  It is a small world when you have friends with global business.