Hong Kong Taxis

Monday, I spent the entire day in HK. I ran from one end of the city to other carrying a 15lb laptop and a bag of samples. No noticeable problems except one cab ride, where I asked the taxi driver to take my phone because my vendor would tell him in Chinese where to go (I don't speak Cantonese). The driver practically freaked out and was like, "I'M DRIVING, I CAN'T TAKE THE PHONE. BE REASONABLE, I WILL GET FINED!!!" I said, 'yes, but you don't know where you are going yet, can you pull over?' Anyway, needless to say, he did not take me to my destination. The interesting thing about HK cabs, is they have the 'automatic door' that swings open and shuts closed. Its like the EJECT button. Anyway, the driver pulled over, popped the door open and shouted for me to get out. He then 'shut' door and crawled away (traffic was a nightmare). Its was very entertaining though at this point I was tired and hungry from consistant running around.

I absolutely love being so close to HK. What makes HK so great, you ask?!
To name a few

1) you don't get stared at
2) fashion is cute!
3) you can use your credit card if you want
4) you seldom suffer from the language breakdown
5) there are clean, new buildings everywhere!!
6) The city has tons of hip, stylish restaurants
7) fresh food
8) Import foods that aren't marked 'IMPORT FOOD!' in the grocery store.


I will keep the list going.

Also, Jeff applied for his VISA!!! Yeah!!! Chinese new years plans have changed, we are now going to Thailand.