The view of Central Hong Kong and Kowloon from the Peak is spectacular on a clear day
My work assignment in Hong Kong was intended to last for two years, and on February 14, twenty-five months after we arrived, Jeff and I left Hong Kong with mixed emotions. Our time in Hong Kong was an amazing opportunity to see a part of the World where neither of us had spent much time. I like to refer to Hong Kong as "Asia for beginners," because the significant Western influence there helps to ease just how foreign Asian culture can be for Westerners. The list of things we will always remember about Hong Kong is lengthy and includes the wonderful friends we made, the amazing scenery, the delicious food and the intriguing cultures. We feel incredibly fortunate to have had this opportunity. The video at the bottom of the page recaps some of our favorite memories of our time in Hong Kong.
Exploring Chinese temples has been a highlight of our time in Hong Kong
While neither of us would have been sorry to return to Minnesota for good, a new work assignment emerged for me in London. Whether it was because we weren't ready to return just yet, or simply because our bags were already packed, we decided we would be up for another year of the expatriate lifestyle. Both of us know and are fond of London, so this decision didn't have the same uncertainty that going to Hong Kong had. And we expect that this assignment will only last a year. So after we left Hong Kong, we made a brief stopover in the States and arrived in London in early March. We are currently settling into our new lifestyle and routines here. And as we recall our fond memories of Hong Kong, we look forward to the opportunity to explore and have new experiences in Europe.
This post marks the last one of our blog. I have never thought of myself as a writer or blogger, and I don't even know if a blog is supposed to have an official ending. In fact, I have always thought of this blog as a kind of postcard on steroids that allowed me to write home, brag about what we have done and show off some photos. Trying to keep up the blog over past two years has given me a new respect for those who make a living as writers (and there are a couple of them in my family). In closing, we'd like to say thank you those who have read the blog and especially those who have given us comments and encouragement to keep it going.
