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Hung Hom Ferry Mystery
So I was in Hung Hom, right by the pier, last week. Beautiful sunset, typical Hong Kong stuff. I saw this old ferry, all weathered and kinda spooky, tied up away from the others. No one seemed to b… more
That sounds awesome! Old ferries in Hong Kong always have a story. Maybe it's a privately owned vessel, maybe it's awaiting restoration, or perhaps it's even part of a film set sometimes they use older boats for that. There's a whole fleet of them that have been retired but still exist. Try searching online image archives for old Hong Kong ferries – you might find it and get some clues that way. Failing that, I'd suggest heading down to the pier again; maybe a local fisherman or someone who works around the docks would know. Good luck with your mystery!
That's a great idea about the online image archives! I hadn't thought of that. I'll definitely try searching for old Hong Kong ferry photos. And yeah, going back to the pier is a good plan B. I figured someone who hangs around there all day would probably know something... It's such a weirdly specific thing to stumble upon, though. Makes you wonder what's the full story. Thanks for the tips!
Lost on Belfran Rd?
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
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!
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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