Food, Friends and Adventures
They say that when you go abroad, it's part of the experience to eat all kinds of new foods. But sometimes you just need some bread.
So when it comes to food, maybe Hong Kong wasn't really the best choice for me. Why? I'm not vegetarian or vegan, but I am surprisingly fussy about the meat I do eat. For instance, I will not and can not eat chicken or any kind of poultry.
They kinda love it in Hong Kong (proof being they've had chicken feet on the menu at the cafeteria)
Secondly, I like lean meats, I really don't enjoy really chewy foods, and they really don't waste meat here. Every part of the animal is used.
And lastly, of course, I love fish, I'll eat shrimp. But octopus on my pizza?
I think not!
It comes back to the fact that I don't like have to chew on food more than I deem necessary.
But if you love trying new foods, testing the cuisine or just finding interesting dishes, Hong Kong is high on that list of places to visit,.
But if you love trying new foods, testing the cuisine or just finding interesting dishes, Hong Kong is high on that list of places to visit,.
But it's not actually bad when you find food you like, or dishes that you find interesting.
Granted in the short time I have been here for, I've probably eaten more sushi than Chinese dishes. Down side: sushi is expensive in Hong Kong.
On my first night in Hong Kong, a group of us went to a dumpling restaurant, and honestly I would love to go there again, the food was of a decent price, and it had a really good selection of non-chicken and vegetable dumplings. Plus they were delicious.
So like in any city, finding the right food can be a struggle. On average in Australia, I might eat rice once a fortnight or perhaps once a week. Certainly not every day. A week in, and I'm already sick of rice.
Which is probably not such a good thing when living in Hong Kong..
However I'm sure I'll adjust. Eventually.
Only one problem.
Turns out I may not be too good at making many friends, or at least, I'm not too keen on using social media all the time (I really am kinda dull on Facebook), so keeping friends can be hard.
But I have managed to luck out, and I've met some proper lovely, and fun people here, whom I am definitely planning on sticking too. It's actually with these people that I have had the most fun since arriving in Hong Kong. And the key to having a great time abroad, is by living it with real friends.
And even if it's just a simple night out at a seedy looking bar with dragon in its name (of course! when in China), or at one of the few actually nice and clean beaches in Hong Kong, being with fun people really makes it a time to remember.
To really experience a student exchange, you kinda need people
You know one of the main things that are talked about with student exchanges, is the fact that you will meet so many people, make life long friends, and essentially have sofas to sleep on all over the world.Only one problem.
Turns out I may not be too good at making many friends, or at least, I'm not too keen on using social media all the time (I really am kinda dull on Facebook), so keeping friends can be hard.
But I have managed to luck out, and I've met some proper lovely, and fun people here, whom I am definitely planning on sticking too. It's actually with these people that I have had the most fun since arriving in Hong Kong. And the key to having a great time abroad, is by living it with real friends.
And even if it's just a simple night out at a seedy looking bar with dragon in its name (of course! when in China), or at one of the few actually nice and clean beaches in Hong Kong, being with fun people really makes it a time to remember.
And that leads to my final heading - The Adventures
It's sad but true, that compared to a lot of the other exchange students here, I haven't actually done much exploring!
I use the excuse that it's because I'm not rushed, and I'll have plenty of time to go places, but really its that I don't want to go alone. I have done some traveling by myself before, and unless you're a super out going person (which I am not), you find that you have a lot less fun seeking out new places.
And when you go to places like the Shek O Beach, Lama Island or Victoria Peak, the experience is only made better when your with someone, or a group of people. (It's certainly less awkward!)
But sometimes it doesn't matter who your with, just the view can be enough to take your breathe away. I know as a fact, that no matter how matter times I may go to Shek O Beach on the bus, I will never get over the view. It's full mountains, all a lush shade of green, with the clear ocean in the background, and it is something you can just watch fo
And when you go to places like the Shek O Beach, Lama Island or Victoria Peak, the experience is only made better when your with someone, or a group of people. (It's certainly less awkward!)
But sometimes it doesn't matter who your with, just the view can be enough to take your breathe away. I know as a fact, that no matter how matter times I may go to Shek O Beach on the bus, I will never get over the view. It's full mountains, all a lush shade of green, with the clear ocean in the background, and it is something you can just watch fo
r the entire forty minute trip (and with luck, get a few good pictures!), and especially after traveling for around an hour and half, the beach was totally worth it (even the sun burn).
On other occasions I went to Lama Island with my roommate, and even with the light drizzly, just the peace and quiet of the place makes it so much more relaxing and enjoyable, especially for those who like to go for a short hike/walk or to try out the locally made beer.
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