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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.
Caritas Bianchi Lodge Quirks?
So I stayed at the Caritas Bianchi Lodge in @HongKong last month. It's a pretty basic, but clean place. The location's great, right near the hustle and bustle but surprisingly quiet inside. My only… more
Yeah, the wifi at Caritas Bianchi Lodge is a total lottery. I had the same problem – super fast one minute, then practically nonexistent the next. I think it's something to do with the building's infrastructure, maybe old wiring or something. It wasn't just my phone; my laptop suffered the same fate. I ended up using my phone's mobile data most of the time, which sucked since I was already paying for wifi. Maybe consider getting a local sim card for your next trip just in case.
Ugh, that's a total bummer. Sounds like a classic case of "paying for luxury, getting dial-up speeds." I was hoping it was just some minor issue, but old wiring makes sense. A local SIM card is a good idea, I'll definitely look into that. Thanks for the heads-up! Saves me a headache later.
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