When I think of returning to Hong Kong--on the plane about to land--I tear up.But is a 14 year absence really something to cry over? After all, it's hardly been more than a decade. Recently a friend returned to Hong Kong--where she'd lived much longer than I had--after 44 … [Read more...]
Memories of a time ago
In less than 12 hours I'll be able to count on one hand the days until I leave for Hong Kong. Thousands fly, walk, or drive into Hong Kong every day, so it's not an unusual occurrence. But I've never viewed Hong Kong as just another destination and doubt I ever will. So what … [Read more...]
Travelers and guidebooks
So Tom and I leave for Hong Kong two weeks from today and this whole trip back is starting to seem real.Soon after we booked our flight and hotel, Tom asked if we needed a guidebook."Guidebook? This is Hong Kong we're talking about," I said. "I know it better than … [Read more...]
One month and counting
When I booked my flight to Hong Kong two months ago, my late April departure date seemed so far away. Now it's a month from today!I still remember that night Tom and I decided to buy those tickets to Hong Kong. I couldn't believe I was going to return to a place I hadn't … [Read more...]
Shanghai surprise postscript
Since my post from a couple days ago when I wrote about learning that my grandfather's cousin had fled Germany for Shanghai in 1939, I've found some more information about this cousin and his circumstances.My grandfather's uncle Karl in Germany had two children, Julius and … [Read more...]
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