A year ago today, I came back to America after four wonderful, magical months in Hong Kong. To commemorate, here are a few thing I miss about that Special Administrative Region I called home.
The Jungle
As a Arizonan desert-dweller, I loved living in the middle of a lush, GREEN jungle.
Adorable Baby Asians
I can't explain but, to me, Asian babies are xx% cuter than any other babies. Maybe it's the chubby cheeks or the 100% Hello Kitty outfits...
Weird McDonald's Items
Yes, the McCurry may have wreaked havoc on my fragile American digestive system, but it was really fun trying all the unique McDonald's items.
Mangoes
Sometimes I weep over the fact that there are no good mangoes in America. In HK, I would eat mangoes all day every day.
Being Pampered
This applies to Asia in general. I never had to throw away my lunch tray. I could get my hair washed and styled for less than $7 (in Mainland, it was ridiculously cheap! $3). I could get my laundry hand washed and pressed. I never had to clean the bathroom. When I returned to America, I had forgotten which way the toilet paper goes. I was spoiled.
7-11
Life pretty much revolved around the 7-11 in Hong Kong. It was where you paid your bills, added money to your octopus card, and grabbed an icecream and fresh bowl of ramen. What more could you need?
Dumplings
I dream about dumplings. I would probably kill for a chance to go back to my favorite Taiwanese dumpling place at the local mall. I need to make a trip to LA soon to go get some xiaolongbao at Din Tai Fung.
Public Transportation
There was zero need for a car in Hong Kong. Through buses, mini-buses, and the MTR you could get anywhere, even isolated mountain trails. If only BART was as efficient as the MTR...
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