I just love quirky tidbits of colonial history.This fan advertised the bars and restaurants at the Mandarin in Hong Kong when it opened in 1963.What caught my eye was the ad for the Chinnery, fourth panel from the left: A masculine retreat with a club-like … [Read more...]
Tropical fruit haven
When I see all the fruit in this photo, I want to hop the next plane to Bangkok and indulge.But the fruit in this photo isn't actually for human consumption. It was part of the Buddhist offerings to bless the 50th anniversary of Thai International Airways, including the … [Read more...]
Why flying was fun
Last Saturday, Thai Airways International relived its maiden flight 50 years ago to the day. And where was this inaugural destination? Hong Kong, of course.My friend Charlene works for Thai International and sent me these photos of the nostalgic flight that left from Bangkok … [Read more...]
Mapping history
My friend Vanessa posted this map on Facebook last week. I liked it so much, I asked if I could steal it from her. And of course she said yes. (She's a treasure chest full of Hong Kong memorabilia!)Notice the water buffalo up in the New Territories. That's where I lived for … [Read more...]
Happy May Day!
My earliest memories of May Day include maypoles and bouquets of flowers left anonymously on neighbors' front doors.It wasn't until I was in my 20s that I really learned about the other May Day. As in International Workers' Day, which has some roots in Chicago, of all … [Read more...]
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