Here in Hong Kong you have to wear a face mask when you get ill - even Trevor!
On Friday night Katie was out partying on LKF and I had recovered enough to celebrate Halloween by attending the annual bierfest courtesy of Airbus. Many beers and a pork knuckle were consumed and after 4 hours of dancing on tables I met Katie clutching my new beer mug! This is now the pint of tea mug for Katie.
Saturday was a day of exploring as we travelled to the end of the tram line to a new district. We bought ourselves some new bowls and spoons (which will be used at many dinner parties I am sure) and nursed some sore heads. Katie began to catch what I suppose we should now call lady-flu. On the way home we saw lots of interesting things!
It was Halloween after all! (Poor Dog!)
Another dinner out at Din Tai Fung was a good Saturday night treat.
On Sunday we took the opportunity to visit my Mum's old neighbourhood in Repulse Bay, had a lie down on the beach a cheeky ice cream. Next we visited Stanley which is a town further south, with a popular market. Here we bought some post cards so get excited next time you hear the postman. Sunday night was another chance to relax and watch some more Dexter!
Monday morning came around quickly and soon enough Matt was off to work. I am more fortunate that I can have lie ins but Monday is a day of cleaning and washing (well, dropping off and collecting). I am able to volunteer nearly everyday at different schools and the soup kitchen but on Wednesdays I take advantage of the free entry to museums.
This week I started at a new primary school in a different area. It is a mixture of working and middle class families but I was shocked at the attitude towards the children who struggle. Here it is a case of sink or swim. Helping at the after school homework club I was paired with a 10 year old boy who is unable to read or write. I asked whether he received any additional support to improve his situation however at this school everyone is treated the same and must follow the set curriculum for a certain level. I talked to the other volunteers who told me that they had brought up the issue with the school a year ago and offered extra lessons to help him catch up however the school declined. It makes me value the British education system and also our hard work!
School grounds
Some examples of work
One meal that is worth mentioning was a rather random Indonesian restaurant round the corner from our flat. We had noticed it on the previous Sunday when we saw that it was jam packed with people - we decided it must be good. However, it seems that Wednesdays are not popular for eating out and we were the only ones in the restaurant except the owner and her daughter. We had no reason to worry as the food was delicious (satay chicken and beef curry).
For Matt, Friday evening was spent in the bar at work. I spent my evening waiting for Matt to come home and treat me to dinner - McDo! We decided to have a casual weekend and spent Saturday back at Repulse Bay. However, bus loads of tourists visiting the beach (quite possibly for the first time) and taking pictures of us sunbathing was not overly relaxing. When Matt was asked for a photo he gave a resolute "no" at which point the man in question focused his attention on a isolated white child whose parent was not close enough to object. We did notice that some did walk past us and take some sly pictures "click".
That evening we attended a BBQ on the roof of our friend Jack's flat (Apologies for the missed celebrations Afy, we owe you a meal out!) We met some lovely people and spent the evening drinking some lovely wine and eating good food. We returned home laden with goodies - a roll up mattress and teaching resources!
Sunday was also relaxing and we went for a walk around Happy Valley. Not much else to report!
Sorry for the tardiness of the post - we really don't do a lot
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