Well....4 finals down, 1 to go! This past week has been dedicated to final exams and studying, but as always I managed to fit in a few adventures along the way. On Thursday night, Sarah and I went into the city to drop off shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. This is the first year Operation Christmas Child has come to HK and Sarah helped jump-start the program at Lingnan! Seeing all the boxes lined up, waiting to be delivered to the children was pretty neat! That same night, Sarah and I were invited to dinner at our Senior Hostel Tutor's fathers' home on Hong Kong island. She grew up in public housing, and her father still lives there and she felt Sarah and I should see what over 60% of Hong Kong people call "home." Upon arriving her father spoke no English, but was very hospitable and all smiles. There whole apartment flat was smaller than my bedroom. We ate around a small table, and had some enjoyable conversations (I tried speaking a little Mandarin with her dad). It truly was an eye-opening experience, it was crazy to me to think that over 60% of HK people live that way.
Today, Sarah and I took a 20 minute walk to the local temple in Tuen Mun. After our visit to the temple, we headed to Hong Kong island to do some major shopping..and let me tell you, we did some damage! I can't believe I only have 7 days left in Hong Kong! Wow, where has the time gone?
hundreds of shoe boxes
A package ready to be sent to a child in need
more shoe boxes!
Operation Christmas Child
Tuen Mun Temple
What a specimen!
It was a gorgeous temple...who knew it was right under our noses?
Another gorgeous flower
views from the temple with the mountains in the background.
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