Well we're off on our adventure! We flew out of Kingsford Smith without any hitches (unless you count me getting all weepy as I wlked away from my girls) this morning and arrived after an 8 hour flight in Hong Kong. Anyone who says they get bored on long fights just isn't trying. I read 2 journal articles, one chapter of my holiday book (The Historian), watched 2 movies (Salt & Eat, Pray, Love), took a little nap and ploughed my way through 2, four course meals (breakfast and lunch)! The flight was a bit bumpy (MGM's not a fan of turbulence) but it didn't bother me - how is it that I get sick as a dog reading even a map in a car but I can do all that reading etc. in a plane no worries - go figure the human body!
We arrived not feeling tired at all so we set off for a walk down Nathan Rd which reminds me a bit of George St. We felt oursleves drawn down this road and there perched on a hill was St Andrews Anglican Church - services conducted inEnglish, perfect!
Colonial rule is still evident here in the anglicised street names, architecture and in even English language services. We attended a pretty full service that was led by an Aussie, with a Pom doing the readings and an Irishman preaching the sermon. We felt right at home in the very familar communion liturgy (although they used real wine) and we even sang shout to the Lord and The Servan King!
Still no jet lag as I write this but am feeling the long day now so that's all for today see you tomorrow.
Eight hours uninterrupted reading time? I'll take it - and The Historian, great read.
ReplyDeleteHappy Hong Konging!