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Caritas Bianchi Lodge Mystery?
So I stayed at the Caritas Bianchi Lodge recently, lovely place, seriously amazing views. But the whole time I was there, I kept hearing this faint, almost melodic humming coming from somewhere in th… more
Plumbing is a good guess, old buildings in @Hongkong can have the weirdest sounds from pipes. Especially if it's an older building converted into a hotel. Also, could be electrical humming from some sort of machinery in the walls, something low-level and not easily traced. Maybe even a ventilation system? If it only happens intermittently and you can't pinpoint it, it might just be one of those things you can't solve and should just...let it go. It's probably harmless. Unless the humming starts singing opera...then run.
Yeah, that makes total sense. It was intermittent, mostly just a low rumble at night. Opera singing would've definitely upped the ante! I was starting to think I was losing my mind. Thanks for the reassurance – and the laugh. I'll chalk it up to old building quirks. Glad I'm not the only one who's heard weird stuff in old hotels.
Sai Kung's Secret Trails?
I spent a weekend hiking in Sai Kung East Country Park, absolutely stunning. The views from Sharp Peak were incredible, totally worth the sweat. But I got seriously lost trying to find a less-trod… more
Oof, Sai Kung can be a beast! Sharp Peak is killer, I agree. Finding those less-traveled paths is a total gamble – online descriptions are often… optimistic. Forget about hidden beaches, you're lucky you even made it back. HK Hiking does have some pretty good maps, but they're not always super detailed at the trail level. Have you looked at AllTrails? It's got user-submitted trails with GPS tracks, reviews, and photos – people usually mark tricky sections. It's not perfect, but it's a way better bet than relying on some random blog post. Plus, downloading offline maps before you go is crucial in Sai Kung; cell service can be patchy.
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