We spent our final days in Shenzhen squeezing in as much time as we could with our favorite people and places.
Then mrC and I climbed the mountain one last time together. Even though he never shied away from joining the SWIC ladies, we always enjoyed doing the climb on our own too. Moving is never easy, and exercise is a great way to let go of frustrations.
It took us just one day to find a new apartment in the Discovery Bay neighborhood of Hong Kong (we visited here back in June). The apartment that we chose was being renovated on the inside and the whole building had just undergone a makeover on the outside. It was unfurnished, but the owner offered to buy furniture if we paid a little more rent. This will make things a lot easier when it's time for us to return to the US.
We had to hire a company to help us move our belongings across the border and through customs.
We have spent the last two weeks moving in and getting settled in Hong Kong. There has been a lot of waiting for furniture deliveries (IKEA is the #1 place to shop here), workman arriving to put together furniture, and shopping for odds and ends --> we were thrilled to find out that there was a market at the plaza featuring locally made items.
We've also spent A LOT of time in Central setting up bank account, getting a new China tourist visa, seeing our new chiropractor, and becoming official Hong Kong residents.
Some views from our walks around town:
Siena Park (aka Central Park) |
D'Deck view of Tai Pak Beach |
Super Moon gazing from Tai Pak Beach |
Friendly off duty carriage ride horses |
What's new and exciting in your world?
Ever been to Hong Kong?
It looks beautiful there!!! I'm so glad you all found a place and are settling in to your new normal!!! I have not been to Hong Kong but my sister went there when she adopted our niece!
ReplyDeleteHow cool! You are officially invited to come visit ;)
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