Saturday, March 22, 2008

Jet Lag

Just got in a few hours ago. The flight was 16 hours and I could only sleep for six. A few things worth mentioning:
  • On my flight was a student choral group from mid-Pennsylvania with matching bags and t-shirts, both of which had the students' names embroidered on them. Folks, if you are ever approached to buy candy or get your car washed by kids who want to travel abroad and feel they need such items, please dissuade them. Apple-cheeked teenagers will be targeted enough by ne'er-do-wells, why offer their names as well?
  • Luckily, the students did not start singing, but on the bus from the subway to the hotel in Hong Kong, a little girl sitting behind me started singing about Jesus. She was sweet, making up songs the way I used to. A sample (from her, not me): "And Jesus he is praaayyer and if you forget the name of the hotel, Heeee will tell you it if you belieeeeeve." Indeed. Her mother did not recognize her genius and just shushed her.
  • Hong Kong airports offer disenfectant for use on the toilet seat. Why doesn't everyone do this?

So, haven't seen anything of the city yet. Going to do an early dinner and rest tonight so I can spend tomorrow exploring.

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