Not as exciting as you would think! I traveled to Hong Kong for a NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) workshop with some of the other science teachers at my school. It was held at the Hong Kong International School. It was quite a weekend for many reasons.
I purchased lunch at school instead of packing lunch as usual and decided on a salad even though I have had some mild tummy troubles with the salad before. Anyone who has traveled in this part of the world knows that it can be a little dicey but you get used to it. Definitely not adjusting on that front. This time, I was really ill. I began throwing up an hour before we were due to leave and was still sick in the taxt about 5 minutes from the train terminal. The test was getting through the entrance where they have a quarantine point. I was able to make it, wondered it I should have even gone in the first place, but knew that I would feel better tomorrow.
I slept on the train, went straight to the hotel and went to bed. I did feel a bit better the next day though eating food still made me queasy. Sunday I felt great (and very rested.) Here is a view of the Harbour from my hotel room:
It was a great workshop and Hong Kong International school is beautiful. There is this great light display where students can create patterns. It is quite soothing! Their faculty room is very relaxing with lots of spaces.
After the first day, I took an Uber to the base of the mountain and went up to Victoria Peak via tram to overlook Hong Kong. It was very cloudy and found out that it is cloudy most of the time anyway. It has been raining quite a bit here as well. Still amazing view and the pictures do not do it justice.
At the top are a variety of shops and restaurants. I ate at Bubba Gumps Shrimp as it was at the top and had the best view. I was able to sit at the bar and watch the lights start to turn on over Hong Kong.
Afterwards I took the tram back down and an Uber back to the hotel. I walked along Harbour Street to see what was around and then back to the hotel.
After the workshop we had to get straight to the train station but had a 1.5 hour wait for the train. We upgraded our tickets from a scvcalper for 100 rmb. Totally worth it and finally made it home. I will be back in mid October for APAC cross country but probably not much time then either to explore. Will definitely come back with the kids and explore more in December.
R u washing or rinsi g ur veggies and fruits. U need to get something to carry with u.
I do have veggie spray but use it when but my own produce. Others are able to eat the salad bar without any problem. Many of them arrived when I did and are new. I’m not sure what the problem is. I have eaten salad other places just fine but not there at school
Enjoying your blogs, you are getting to do some great travels with a few bumps.