SaiSha Road Widening Project Completed

SaiSha Road Widening Project Completed

About 4 years ago, I moved to TinLiu, at that time there were already construction crew workers working on the SaiSha Road Widening project, so this has been a long process. But good things come to those who wait. Now we can finally step back and enjoy the fruit of their labor. It's great, you can easily walk to your bus stop or drive to your destination without having to consider whether there will be a detour, an inconvenience, some noise, dirt, dust or any other undesirable factor. Check out Construction - The City is Taking Over. Not only that…
Is God an Escape?

Is God an Escape?

Is God An Escape? Yes and no, in the Bible we read, in the world you will have trouble but take heart I (Jesus) have overcome the world (John 16:33), or come unto me (again Jesus speaking) all of you who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30). So yes, when you run into God you can escape trouble in the world. Therefore God is an escape. There is a lot of trouble in the world and needing an escape doesn't make you less of a person. It gives you a source of strength…
Spring Leaves Are Budding

Spring Leaves Are Budding

Some Trees At My School Spring is here and spring leaves are budding. I’m loving it here in Hong Kong. The sun is shining and there is newness all around us. I'm an English teacher and I often walk past the above budding trees and think, wow, they are so pretty; I need to bring my camera and take pictures of them. Sure, I know leaves bud every year about this time, but it's just one of those small miracles that we often take for granite. If you haven’t taken the time to notice or sit still and take in…
A Meaningful YWAM Shanti Graduation

A Meaningful YWAM Shanti Graduation

My Experience with YWAM YWAM (Youth With a Mission) is all over the world and their making a difference in people’s lives. I first learned about YWAM when I was in my teens. Their motto is, "to know God and to make Him known." I went with a group of young people to Grenada to serve and we ended up severing on at a YWAM base. Grenada is the most Southern ward of the Caribbean islands. It was very tropical and very hilly. I think we did some digging and painting projects. It was about a 3 week trip. There…
Choosing to Shoot Less

Choosing to Shoot Less

I know that there are die hard people out there who would say shoot everything and I used to be one of them, but I am being more selective now. I just don’t have time and I want to spend the time that I do have in more meaningful ways. For example in the past, I used to shoot at every school event, but now I have been at my school for 7 years. Sports Days Add Value is an example of some of my previous shooting. It’s not nearly as interesting as it used to be. In addition, my…
Valentine’s Day Weekend Getaway

Valentine’s Day Weekend Getaway

For our Valentine's Day weekend, Tracy and I decided to book a two night get away in MuiWo. There were a number of highlights to our trip. The transport, food, accommodations, hiking up to Lantau Peak and picture taking were all pretty cool. We decided to start our adventure off right after work on Friday. We both made our way to Tung Chung and then took the 3M bus to MuiWo, where we spent two nights at the Sea View Hotel. Yes, the rooms are a little bit small, but the price was reasonable, the decorations were contemporary and it…
Lijiang is Amazing

Lijiang is Amazing

I had a very memorable Christmas holiday in Lijiang, China back in December of 2019. Yes, that was back before covid really exploded. I first published this piece in February of 2020 but had problems with it so I decided to republish it. Lijiang is still beautiful and these videos are well worth watching. This is what I wrote back then. Aside from the fresh air, and beautiful scenery, I really enjoyed being with close friends. David and I first met back in 2006, so we had a lot to talk about. A lot has happened for him and his wife. They…
Takeaways From Egypt

Takeaways From Egypt

Great Way to Get to Know People Here are my takeaways from Egypt. First it's best to go with others. If you can avoid it, don't go alone. Life is super busy in Hong Kong. It's hard to get to know people. I would not have gotten the chance to have gotten to know Mario, Zen, Mandy and Tammy if it had not been for this trip. As you can see from the above video clip, trips like this provide a unique context for getting to know people in. The next takeaway is on why you might consider not bringing…
Why Not People?

Why Not People?

Years ago when I first came to Hong Kong I connected with cameras. I could tell you all about the cameras, but that’s not important. Years later now, I reflect on that decision. I know I am not alone. Many NET choose to connect with things rather than people. For some it is movies, for others it is pets, for others it is motorcycles. The list goes on and on. Why? I think for many of us it is a sub-conscious thing that just happens. I remember I was sitting at the “end of the year buffet” with my school’s…
2024 Favourite Pics

2024 Favourite Pics

Alright, it's the end of one year and the beginning of another. It's time to reflect on favourite memories from 2024. Tracy and I did a lot this year. Honestly, it's been hard for me to limit myself. There are so many pictures that I'm proud of and want to share. You will find links to blogs that go into more detail but to start off with just enjoy the pictures. I have been doing this for several years now. Feel free to check out favourite pics from 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020. A New Camera In March of this…