Home office. We’ve worked here, most days, for nearly six weeks. As the Covid-19 numbers drop we now go to the church office two days a week.
I work from the 2nd bedroom (which is much more like a hallway).
Nan Lian Nunnery Gardens
Nan Lian Nunnery - I thought “Convent” was the appropriate name but all the signs and literature guide us to the Nunnery.
THE JADE MARKET!!!
Sandra and her brother Kevin and sister Sarah manage our favorite
booth. They were raised with Gem skills as
their father is the professional. They
are patient as I take time with my selections.
I appreciate their counsel and help
with styles and colors. Who knew the
varieties were so vast and beautiful?
I
love this place. Sandra is the supreme “Jade
Queen” all the missionaries visit. She
knows everything about jade and pearls and she values missionary business so we are given the best prices imaginable.
The old Western market – this is still a prime location for purchasing silk and finding a tailor.
See one of the main streets in the Central Hong Kong Business district. It's always busy. This quiet moment during the pandemic displays a very quiet pedestrian and auto traffic pattern.
We visited the Tsz monastery last February. The Guanyin Bronze Statue is 76 meters tall.
Ma On Shan walkway along the bay in the territories. Can
you see the Bronze sculpture in the background?
I was thrilled to make the connection.
All our self-guided tours and travels often make such connections with
places we’ve previously seen.
New friends we met on the MTR. The children ask the most honest questions
and try to practice their English skills.
We know they are speaking about us when they say something in Cantonese
and the parents blush. Hey, we can
successfully start conversations with families if we begin by talking to the
children.
The children are adorable and we enjoy watching their doting
parents.
I pass this man nearly every morning while exercising. He always smiles, waves, and nods as he bids,
“Good morning, good morning!” When I
stopped and asked for a photo he said, “No speak English.” He is waving for the photo so you can’t see
his cute smile.
The California Pizza Kitchen is open again. This hostess said she will never again
complain when they are crowded. She
values every customer and we appreciate the specialized attention. She described
how well she managed her wage cut during these Covid months. She assessed her previous spending as
extremely “prideful” and the decrease provided a greater sense of joy. I was touched by her poignant honesty.
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