Finding Community in Hong Kong

Finding Community in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a busy place. Everyday people sacrifice relationship in favor of efficiency. Get more work done often translates into more money but fewer relationships. I know that this isn’t just a Hong Kong phenomena, but maybe I’m more sensitive to it because Hong Kong is my home. People work really long hours here, but it's not just work that gets in the way of community. As modern people who live in a modern city, we place a high value on food, convenience, and gadgets. These things aren't by themselves wrong. However, they do have a tendency to distract…
Let the Good Times Roll – Dragon Boat Festival

Let the Good Times Roll – Dragon Boat Festival

Last Thursday June 22nd was the day a lot of Hong Kongers have been waiting for. Let the good times roll. It’s been years since we have been able to have the Dragon Boat races. The last time I shot pictures of the race was probably 4 years ago and it was over cast. I had to boost my ISO in order to get a fast enough shutter speed. This time there was plenty of sun and the atmosphere was charged with enthusiasm. Tracy and I had friends who came in from New Zealand and we scheduled to have breakfast…