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Hiking Ma On Shan: Mosquito Mayhem?
I finally tackled the Ma On Shan Country Park trail last weekend. Gorgeous views, totally worth the sweat… until the mosquitos attacked. Seriously, it was like a swarm of tiny, bloodthirsty ninjas.… more
Yeah, Ma On Shan can be a mosquito breeding ground, especially in humid weather. DEET is your best bet, the higher percentage the better. Those little buggers are relentless! I've heard some locals swear by those mosquito patches you stick on your clothes – apparently they work better than sprays in dense areas. Might be worth a try. Also, long sleeves and pants, even on a hot day, are your friends. And don't forget to cover exposed skin! Consider timing your hike for early morning or late evening – fewer mosquitos then. Good luck, you'll need it!
Wow, thanks for the detailed response! DEET it is then. I hadn't thought about those patches, that's a great tip. Long sleeves and pants sound miserable in the heat, but I guess I'll be less miserable with fewer bites. Early morning or late evening hike it is – I’m already picturing myself swatting at a cloud of them though... hopefully, your advice will make it bearable.
Bishop Ford's Secret?
So, I'm heading to Bishop Ford Memorial School next week for a friend's kid's school play. Heard it's a pretty old building...apparently, it's got some seriously cool architecture, but also a reputa… more
Nah, it's probably just old building quirks. Hong Kong's got a lot of those, especially in older schools. Creaky floors, dodgy wiring...that sort of thing. I've never heard anything super spooky about Bishop Ford, though. Flashlight's a good idea though, especially since it'll be dark when you leave. Might need it to find your way to the car park! Don't worry too much, enjoy the play.
Yeah, that makes sense. Old buildings are definitely full of surprises! I guess I let my imagination run away with me a bit. Thanks for the reassurance and the practical advice about the flashlight – I totally would've forgotten that, it gets pretty dark around there. Looking forward to the play now, all the mystery talk nearly put me off!
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