Sampling of HK Restaurant Delicacies

Hello My Dear Great Ones,

A great indicator of what a society is like is what they eat, how they provide what they eat, and where they eat.  While Hong Kong has many, many high end restaurants with high, high end prices to match there are hundreds, nay thousands of lets say lower, some much lower, end establishments catering to the more budget conscious consumer.  One of the fun (in my opinion) features of these establishments are the banners that they have plastered on, or nearby providing you a visual and brief explanation of the delicacies that they offer.  They are colorful, bright, gaudy, ugly/beautiful if you know what I mean, and are mouth watering  or gag inducing depending on what you like.  Here are some visuals to give you an idea of what I mean:

The restaurants try to outdo one another with color, brightness, and aggressive waiters pushing their wares.

Some establishments are very popular.  This one offers rice pots with fish, meat, whatever you want.  There are always lineups to get in.
 

The establishments are all rather small with a few tables. You are paying for the food not the ambience!  The following pictures give you an indication of what they like to eat in Hong Kong.  Enjoy:

The above was just a small sample of what is offered.
 

Many of the restaurants have tables spilling out into the sidewalks or in this case the alley.  Again, you are paying for interesting food not atmosphere.  But I find it all quaint and real and that makes it a neat expereince to eat in places like this.  Bon Appitet!

Love adios and ping on!

Dirk

Blooming in Hong Kong

My Dear Great Ones,
Spring is blooming here in Hong Kong.  No idea what these blooming things are called but I am enjoying them.    

 Scene near our home.

Have a great week everyone.  Enjoy SPRING!

Love adios and ping on!

Dirk

Educating

Occasionally we have special days at my school..  This one is neon day.  Kids running around before the start of the classes.

My Dear Great Ones,
I am so thankful to be in a school which allows teachers freedom to educate their students in a variety of ways.  Differentiated learning.  It is also a place where God is allowed to reign and we teachers have the freedom to pray with our students.  We also pray as a staff together every morning.  My school is a great place and the greatest compliment I can give is that it feels like home.  Below are a few shots of student life and what I do, Physical Education.  The greatest subject ever...

 There is a crazy tree near the courtyard that sheds leaves at the beginning of March.  The kids love playing with them and I have the students throw them around as a PE warm up.
 

 The kids worshipping the Lord.  Awesome to hear them sing together.

 Relay time in PE.

 Soccer.  Using multiple balls so everyone gets involved.

 Long jump on the hopscotch numbers.

 Jumping onto a mat.

 Skipping!

 Long jump.

I am happy to say that most kids say that Physical Education is their favourite subject at school.  I could not agree more.

Love adios and ping on!

Dirk