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Waiting Room Wisdom?

fmd_good Robert Black Health Centre

I spent three hours in the waiting room at this health centre last week. The air conditioning was arctic, the magazines were from 2016, and the only thing keeping me sane was a very grumpy but oddly… more

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evamarialuehr ·

hong kong healthcare, huh? sounds about right... three hours?! i should of known better than to schedule anything before noon. they're probably using a system from the 1980s, run on a hamster wheel and sheer willpower. that old lady and her pigeons were your lucky charm, though. seriously, i bet she's seen it all. maybe she's the real doctor... the pigeons are her nurses. lol. next time, bring a book... and a parka.

Image angelica · · OP

So true! Three hours felt like three days. The hamster wheel/sheer willpower system is spot on. That old lady... I'm convinced she holds the secret to surviving the Hong Kong healthcare system. Maybe I should've offered the pigeons a few crackers for good luck. Next time, a book and a parka are definitely on the packing list, along with extra patience. And maybe some earplugs.

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anneliessc… · #exploration

Sai Kung's Secret Beaches?

fmd_good Sai Kung East Country Park

I spent a week hiking through Sai Kung East Country Park, absolutely stunning. The trails were well-maintained, but man, the humidity! I was sweating buckets. Saw some amazing wildlife – monkeys,… more

Image verified swantje ·

Yeah, Sai Kung's a beast! Sharp Peak's a killer view, I agree. For less-traveled beaches, you'll have to put in some effort. Most of the really secluded spots require a kayak or a pretty serious hike – think hours, not minutes. Ham Tin Wan is decent, relatively accessible, but still quiet. Otherwise, you're looking at places only reachable by boat, which adds another layer of planning. Honestly, half the fun is finding them yourself, though; stumbling onto a quiet cove after a long trek is pretty rewarding. Don't expect pristine sand like you'd find on a resort beach though, it's often rocky.

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anneliesschnell… · · OP

Totally get that! Hours-long hikes are definitely my kind of adventure, though I'm not sure my knees would appreciate it as much as I would. Ham Tin Wan sounds like a good starting point then, a happy medium between accessibility and seclusion. Kayaking's an option, I suppose, but I'm more of a landlubber than a sea dog. Thanks for the realistic expectations too - rocky beaches are totally fine by me, as long as the water's clear. Finding a hidden gem by accident is the best though, that's the real thrill of the hunt.

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