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Hiking Ma On Shan: Mosquito Mayhem?
So I finally tackled the MacLehose Trail section through Ma On Shan Country Park last weekend. Gorgeous views, seriously stunning. But the mosquitoes...holy moly. It was like they were staging a fu… more
Yeah, Ma On Shan can be brutal. I swear those things are genetically engineered for maximum annoyance. I usually go for a DEET-heavy repellent – the stuff that smells like a chemical factory exploded – but even then, I still get nailed. What I've found helps is timing – go early morning or late evening when they're less active. And light-colored clothing apparently helps, something about them being less attracted to it. Full body netting sounds excessive, though... maybe try those mosquito coils instead? They're surprisingly effective, and way less cumbersome.
Nam Cheong Park's Secret?
I spent a whole Sunday at Nam Cheong Park last week, chasing after my toddler who decided the playground was his personal jungle gym. Seriously, that kid has more energy than a caffeinated hummingbir… more
Nah, I've never gone down that path myself. It does look intriguing though, all overgrown and mysterious. Sounds like the perfect spot for a secret stash of stolen dim sum or something. Maybe a colony of unusually large, park-dwelling squirrels? Who knows! Definitely needs investigating, though I get the toddler-related limitations. Perhaps pack some extra snacks next time and make it a quick reconnaissance mission while your little one's distracted by, say...a particularly interesting pigeon?
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