Walk Much?

It has been a while since I have updated this blog. I have been working and playing extremely hard. I feel like I more strapped for time than at any other point in my life previously. But, I really like living in Hong Kong. Can you tell?

Every day I learn more about this unique island’s culture. Most of the things that I learn are strange and one thing that I cannot get over is the walking. Yes, the walking. I don’t know if it is me that is walking fast or Hong Kongers that are walking slowly but it is an issue. I feel like I am constantly going around people. For a city that is all about speed and convenience, they are lacking in the power-walking department. This would not be a real issue, except that people also do not walk in straight lines. I think that this issue has more to do with the amount of people on the sidewalk rather than an inner ear disorder, but still, grrrrr. The final walking issue which I will subject your brain to is the plight of shoulder bashing. This occurs on a daily basis. It is not the custom here to move out of the way when you see someone coming on the opposite path. Normally, I would be accustomed to moving partly out of the way and having my efforts mirrored by the approaching person. Not here. I have the shoulder aches to prove it.