tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2636108676300296664.post93916216417655240..comments2016-09-25T10:37:35.916-04:00Comments on CantoDreaming: What am I doing?Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807205757095971212noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2636108676300296664.post-18926176165351116502010-04-26T09:55:10.518-04:002010-04-26T09:55:10.518-04:00Hi W! Thanks for the blog link. Sounds like a grea...Hi W! Thanks for the blog link. Sounds like a great class. If I ever move to HK I would definitely want to check it out more thoroughly. I needed something short term for this trip I think.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807205757095971212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2636108676300296664.post-31080410424881244482010-04-26T05:53:37.995-04:002010-04-26T05:53:37.995-04:00I guess everything is set by now. If not, have a ...I guess everything is set by now. If not, have a look of the blog of Roy and Jennifer. Seem that they are having fun in this inexpensive and fun Cantonese class:<br /><br />http://totheendsof.blogspot.com/2010/03/cantonese-class.htmlWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11695478134918299017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2636108676300296664.post-45565136989268749462010-04-25T20:45:08.317-04:002010-04-25T20:45:08.317-04:00Hi YTSL--now that the basics are all settled, I ha...Hi YTSL--now that the basics are all settled, I have gotten almost all the shopping I expect I will be doing for the trip done ... I feel a lot better. I am back to feeling excited. <br /><br />Heat and humidity are pretty common in the average NYC summer. Maybe not as hot and not as humid as Hong Kong, but I should be able to tolerate it to a certain extent. <br /><br />This is part of my wardrobe planning, light, cool fabrics with a couple of light jackets/sweaters for the times when I will go from hot & humid outdoors to too much AC indoors. <br /><br />I don't know of any other way to prepare myself, if you have any suggestions I would love to hear them.<br /><br />(Actually right now we have 97% humidity, but only 50F so it isn't exactly hot)Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807205757095971212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2636108676300296664.post-21973445586928743072010-04-25T11:11:09.106-04:002010-04-25T11:11:09.106-04:00Hi Diana --
Hope it's not too hot when you...Hi Diana --<br /><br />Hope it's not too hot when you're here! (As Glenn can tell you, I'm sure, make sure to prepare for the heat and humidity -- not just a different culture!)<br /><br />But should you freak out... take a deep breath, calm down and try to enjoy. Also, it sounds that you've down a lot of planning and reading -- and I'm sure that will stand you in good stead.YTSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930487923185001591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2636108676300296664.post-19223354028155222032010-04-13T22:10:43.715-04:002010-04-13T22:10:43.715-04:00My arrival date is May 29th.
Have fun at the Twi...My arrival date is May 29th. <br /><br />Have fun at the Twins Concert. I always check your blog but I will be following with extra care during your trip, only days away ... jat1 lou6 ping4 on1 (bon voyage)!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807205757095971212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2636108676300296664.post-64494261795284289822010-04-13T17:34:22.441-04:002010-04-13T17:34:22.441-04:00I will be there from 17 April until 03 May. Stayi...I will be there from 17 April until 03 May. Staying in Wanchai but it's really closer to Causeway Bay and Times Square in my mind. <br /><br />I will be updating the blog a lot on this trip -- going to the Twins concert on my first day there and there are a lot of films that I want to see during that time period.<br /><br />When do you go?Glenn, kenixfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00735095946077123391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2636108676300296664.post-91153541730586490022010-04-13T08:09:36.342-04:002010-04-13T08:09:36.342-04:00I agree Glenn, location is very important. I wante...I agree Glenn, location is very important. I wanted to be centrally located. I chose this place when I was thought I would be going to CUHK for classes. I am a NYer so commuting isn't anything new to me. I will still have a commute but a shorter one to WanChai, which I could do by ferry so I am excited about that. When is your next trip?<br /><br />Thanks Joyce, it all comes down to my expectations and aspirations getting ahead of my reality I think. I think I do this quite a bit, actually, something to work on. Yes, I have to remember it is my vacation and I am there to enjoy myself and the city. I am looking forward to meeting you when I get there.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807205757095971212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2636108676300296664.post-81754458597311121902010-04-13T03:11:47.287-04:002010-04-13T03:11:47.287-04:00Hi Diana -- There isn't a thing to worry about...Hi Diana -- There isn't a thing to worry about. There are expats who've lived here happily for decades without learning a word of Cantonese (not that that's your goal, but just saying that you're not going to be lost somewhere and not able to communicate).<br /><br />It's one of the safest major cities in the world -- way safer than most U.S. cities. It's one of the most developed in Asia. You're going to be staying right smack downtown. <br /><br />I think it was smart to avoid both the formal classes and the home-stay. Just relax and have a good time. And drop me a line before you get here!Joyce Lauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18078504968737757085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2636108676300296664.post-67715523213797558272010-04-13T02:52:40.438-04:002010-04-13T02:52:40.438-04:00When I was looking into places before my last trip...When I was looking into places before my last trip, I considered Ice House serviced apartments which usually get good reviews. <br /><br />I settled on a hotel with a long-term rate instead, though this coming trip this week will be a tiny bit more expensive for fewer days than my Christmas trip.<br /><br />There are a lot of a factors here. My first visit involved a very nice hotel that was overpriced. But, more importantly, I got bored quickly with the location of the place despite the nice digs. <br /><br />I guess what I'm trying to say is that I can enjoy a 3-star hotel in a better location more than I can a 5-star place in a less interesting area.<br /><br />But everyone is different. Have a good trip!Glenn, kenixfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00735095946077123391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2636108676300296664.post-12423259117633554682010-04-12T14:07:00.210-04:002010-04-12T14:07:00.210-04:00Hmm, don't recall seeing that one in my resear...Hmm, don't recall seeing that one in my research duriandave. I will let you know what I think of rentaroom after my trip. I know one thing I liked about this place was the option of a kitchenette, not that I really cook, mind you.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807205757095971212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2636108676300296664.post-9425547065266894212010-04-11T15:07:45.754-04:002010-04-11T15:07:45.754-04:00I've never heard of Rent-a-Room, but I just we...I've never heard of Rent-a-Room, but I just went to their website and it looks really nice.<br /><br />I usually stay at the <a href="http://www.yesinn.com" rel="nofollow">YesInn</a> hostel in Fortress Hill on Hong Kong Island. It's cheaper, but the rooms appear to be smaller than Rent-a-Room. YesInn also has long-term service apartments in Kowloon, but I've never stayed in HK long enough to try them out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2636108676300296664.post-40571063471922536972010-04-10T18:21:01.460-04:002010-04-10T18:21:01.460-04:00Thanks duriandave! Exactly, I just need to relax a...Thanks duriandave! Exactly, I just need to relax about the whole thing ... I am getting there. <br /><br />I am staying in Jordan, at RentaRoom Hong Kong on Tak Hing Street. It is cheap (because I will get a lower rate for staying a full month) and was recommended by a friend. Do you know it?Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807205757095971212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2636108676300296664.post-18715686594553037152010-04-10T14:23:15.979-04:002010-04-10T14:23:15.979-04:00Just relax and have fun! Of course, you'll be ...Just relax and have fun! Of course, you'll be overwhelmed and freaked out again when you first arrive in Hong Kong, as I was. But once you settle in, you're going to have a great time.<br /><br />I'll be curious to hear about your course. BTW, where will you be staying?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2636108676300296664.post-61590214575404968302010-04-10T13:04:38.549-04:002010-04-10T13:04:38.549-04:00I don't know why I couldn't do links today...I don't know why I couldn't do links today, I have been able to in the past.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807205757095971212noreply@blogger.com