My alma mater in Hong Kong has been in the news this week after it became a battle zone Monday night. I've posted photos of the campus before, but I wanted to put many of them here together just to show what a beautiful and peaceful place it was.The Chinese University was not … [Read more...]
The Eaton Hotel, Hong Kong
The Eaton Hotel was always a landmark on my walks around Kowloon in my twenties. No one could miss the outdoor elevators that seemed to reach into the sky. Every time I saw the Eaton, I could always tell how much longer it took to reach my destination. It was one of those … [Read more...]
Photo Friday
I've been thinking back to my mom and uncle's trip to Hong Kong to visit me in 1996 when I was still living there. This trip stood out because as we walked around the city that week, they pointed out their recollections of 1960s Hong Kong. It was so magical to hear their memories … [Read more...]
Friday Photo
My friend Annie took this photo 20 years ago when I was pregnant and still living in Hong Kong. I remember this day as clearly as one can from two decades ago. We walked to the Jewish cemetery in Happy Valley and had lunch at Dim Sum there, then walked back through Wan Chai. I … [Read more...]
Sketch by Joanne Wong
Thanks to my friend Christina, I learned about Hong Kong-based artist Joanne Wong and her campaign to draw 100 portraits in 100 days. I sent Joanne a photo I took in Hong Kong last summer and voila! I've never had a professional author photo taken, but how could it ever compare … [Read more...]
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