It's raining again...

Or, at least it was as I was trying to leave town yesterday/the day before, whenever the hell it was... This date line thing gets me all discombobulated! Anyway, arrived last night (local time) and seem to have transitioned pretty well to local time - so, won't spend too much energy worrying about what day it is in Vancouver (guess if I really want to know, can just check Alli's blog - What Day Is It Anyway...).

As usual, something has to go slightly awry when I am trying to leave town... So, went to the bank, got some cash, came home, called a taxi at 12:11pm for a 15:05pm flight - after sitting on hold for about 15 minutes, they advise that a taxi may take another 40 minutes to arrive, and perhaps I would be best to just go out and flag one down?! We need more taxis in town! Really, this isn't much of an option for me to exercise - I have 3 suitcases. Luckily, Sue called and came to my rescue - she picked up a cab at The Sutton Place and brought it to me. Turns out, news from our cab driver, part of the problem was 5000 people who had come into town to see Madonna were now trying to leave town to go home. G-R-E-A-T!

Anyway, made it to the airport, didn't beep going through security (woo hoo!), had lots of time to get to my flight. Think there might have been some incident they weren't really talking about - first time I went past the departure lounge you could go in, second time, not so much (and there were 5-7 cops milling about). Anyway, flight in ?the bubble" went well - peaceful up there - although, still can't sleep on planes, and the guy in front of me was impinging on my space (c'est la vie). Had plenty of time in Tokyo to get to my connecting flight (10 hrs to Tokyo, another 4hrs to Hong Kong). Actually, I can sleep on planes if there is turbulence - the problem would appear to be NOT ENOUGH MOTION. Was quite asleep when we landed in HK (almost to the point of obstructing the departure of my seat mates!). Go figure! Arrived in HK at just after 10pm. Christie met me at the airport, and home we came. New place. Unpacked, especially all my odd cargo: Shreddies, Brown Sugar Frosted Mini Wheats, popping corn, President's Choice Decadent Chocolate Chip Cookies. Bit of a visit, then bed! Slept mostly through the night...

Up around 7am local time. Coffee, nibbles, bath... Christie, Noah, and I had brunch with Tony (who procured my wheelchair on the last visit here). Ian was away in Thailand at a hockey tournament. After, we went down by the beach, and pottered about in the plaza. This new locale - Discovery Bay - is very much an ex-pat haven. Gwai Lo's, kids, and dogs abound. No private vehicles (including taxi) permitted through the tunnel (bus service, however, is good). After, we caught the bus to Sunny Bay, then the MTR to Tsing Yi (where they used to live - last seen, by me, as an invalid - much nicer to be walking!). We were dropping Noah off to play with a friend, then heading to the Prince Edward Street Market. Acquired: hair clips (nice & sparkly!), brush (forgot mine at home), cat toys, sweaters (Cdn$4 each!), t-shirts, and a black evening dress with beading ($45 - needs alterations, but off to China in a few days, so can get it done there!).

Anyway, stay tuned, will post photos (but not until back home!).