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Hiking Ma On Shan: Mosquito Mayhem?
So I went hiking in this amazing park, right? The views were incredible, seriously breathtaking. I spent hours just wandering around, snapping photos. Absolutely stunning. But...the mosquitoes! Oh… more
Yeah, Ma On Shan can be a mosquito breeding ground, especially in the more humid areas and near the water. I've had similar experiences. Forget hazmat suits, though – way overkill. Try this: long sleeves and pants (light, breathable material is key!), good quality DEET repellent (at least 30% DEET), and maybe a mosquito head net if you're really sensitive. Also, timing is everything. Go early morning or late afternoon when it's cooler and the little vampires are less active. And bring a backup repellent, you don't want to run out mid-hike!
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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