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Bishop Ford's Mystery

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So, I'm visiting @HongKong next month and my cousin's kid goes to Bishop Ford Memorial School – apparently it's a pretty big deal there. I saw some old photos online, looked pretty standard school s… more

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yvonnekoellner ·

Nah, never heard of a secret library or haunted room at Bishop Ford. Sounds like a good family story though! Lots of old schools in @HongKong have interesting bits of history attached – maybe your cousin's just embellishing a bit. I'd focus on the usual sightseeing, unless you're really into urban exploring abandoned buildings, then maybe poke around a little – but don't expect anything supernatural. It's probably just an old storage room or something. Good luck though!

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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

Image mirjam ·

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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