I have officially perfected the “smile and nod” this week. When people speak to me in [lightning fast] Cantonese, I just flash a bright smile, lightly nod my head, and slowly inch away. This is otherwise known as “looking like an idiot.” Luckily, I have Peter nearby to act as my personal translator/bargainer.
While I can [...]
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People people everywhere
Fresh produce stands
Please come home with me
What IS this?
More bakery lovin’
Green Tea Walnut
Japanese Sweet Potato (a whole tater inside!)
Get in my belly!
Red Bean Pies @McDonald’s
Street food for Peter
Fresh squeezed guava juice?!
Pinch me
This must be a dream…
Information overload
There’s never a dull moment in Hong Kong, that’s for sure.
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Tell me…the best thing [...]
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HK isn’t just an abbreviation for Hong Kong…it also stands for How Kool! Okay, I totally made that up just now but it’s true. I’ve only been here a couple of days, but I’ve already witnessed some really cool stuff. Allow me to share…
Let’s start with the most outrageous thing I’ve seen so far. A [...]
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When I put together my blog posts every day, some tidbits get cut, pushed aside, forgotten or reserved for later. After awhile, I have a collection of random bits and pieces that I need to get out. Most of them are things I’ve been loving lately…nothing too crazy or controversial.
Ready Freddy?
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I did an Exercise TV [...]
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Hi, I'm Allie! I'm 24 years young and I love to travel, eat carrot cake, run, and photograph food. You can read more about me here
