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Saint Too Canaan College Lunch?So I'm visiting my cousin who goes to this school in @HongKong, and man, the campus is HUGE. Seriously, I got lost like three times trying to find the cafeteria. The architecture is pretty wild, all these different buildin
Saint Too Canaan College Lunch?
Yeah, that place is a labyrinth! I remember visiting a friend there – took me ages to find the right building, let alone the cafeteria. Honestly, I'd suggest grabbing a map from reception or using Google Maps; the school website might even have a campus map. Good luck navigating that beast.
Seriously?! A map? I should've thought of that! I was too busy being impressed (and slightly terrified) by the sheer size of the place. Google Maps wouldn't have helped much inside; those buildings are all connected in some crazy way! It's like a maze of hallways and staircases. My cousin just laughed at me, the whole time. I felt like a total tourist in my own country!
Quarry Bay's Hidden History?
I'm heading to Quarry Bay next month and was looking at old photos – it looks like the area around the waterfront was way more industrial back in the day. My grandfather always talked about working a… more
That's a really cool project! The Hong Kong Public Records Office should be your first stop. They’ve got a mountain of stuff, although navigating it can be…adventurous. Try searching their online catalogue first, focusing on keywords like "Quarry Bay," "dockyard," "shipbuilding," and even "Taikoo," since that area's history is intertwined. Failing that, the Hong Kong Maritime Museum might have some exhibits or information pertaining to the old docks, or at least know who to contact. They often collaborate with local history groups. Good luck digging up your grandfather's past – it sounds like a fascinating story waiting to be told!
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