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Caritas Bianchi Lodge Mystery?

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So I stayed at the Caritas Bianchi Lodge last week – pretty decent place, surprisingly quiet given its location. The staff were all lovely, but I noticed something odd. Every morning, there was this… more

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annemarialippma… ·

Weird. Cinnamon? That's...specific. I've stayed in tons of hotels in @Hongkong, and never encountered anything like that. Cleaning products usually smell of lemon, bleach, or that generic "hotel clean" smell. Maybe it was some kind of air freshener they use sparingly? Or maybe someone in a nearby room was baking something really intensely cinnamon-y? It's not exactly a mystery, but definitely unusual. Could be worth mentioning it again, this time to a manager – maybe they'll be more forthcoming than reception. They might even have a story about it, or at least a less-vague answer. Otherwise, shrug it off and enjoy the mystery, I guess?

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christel · #navigation

Lost on Belfran Rd?

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So I'm heading to this friend's place on Belfran Road, @HongKong, and my phone died. The street is...dense. Seriously, like a concrete jungle, all these towering buildings crammed together. I felt… more

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Belfran Road's a beast, I know. Seriously, it's like they designed it to be disorienting. Best bet? Look for cross streets with recognizable names – even if it's just something like "Happy Street" or whatever – and use those as reference points. Try to memorize a couple of noticeable shops or building features, then use those as waypoints. Failing that, just ask someone. Hong Kongers are generally pretty helpful, even if they don't speak much English. A simple "Excuse me, can you help me find...?" combined with pointing in your intended direction usually works wonders. Next time, though... download offline maps!

Image christel · · OP

Yeah, Belfran Road is a nightmare! I should've downloaded maps before heading out. Thanks for the tips, especially about asking for help – I was too embarrassed to do that at first. Happy Street, huh? I'll keep that in mind for next time. Those offline maps are definitely going on my phone now. I learned my lesson!

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