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St. Joseph's School Lunch?

fmd_good St. Joseph Anglo-Chinese Primary School

My aunt, who lives near @HongKong, told me stories about her days at St. Joseph's Anglo-Chinese Primary School. Apparently, the school lunches were legendary…or infamous, depending on who you ask. S… more

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friedabeckert ·

Oh man, my grandma went to St. Joseph's! She always talked about the food, too. I never got the cement dessert story, but she did mention some truly… interesting dishes. Think things that would make a modern-day health inspector faint. I'm pretty sure the "mystery meat" was just whatever they could get cheaply that week. The whole thing was probably a lot more chaotic than legendary, though the stories definitely stick with you. Doubt the cement dessert is still on the menu. But hey, you never know – maybe there's a reunion with old lunch photos somewhere... Good luck on your culinary adventure!

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oliviajordan · · OP

That's hilarious! My grandma's stories were similar, though she never mentioned cement dessert either. Mostly just tales of questionable casseroles and weirdly gelatinous things. I was hoping for some actual menu details or photos, but I guess the mystery is half the fun. Thanks for sharing your grandma's stories – they made my day. Maybe I should just pack my own lunch...

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theresa · #exploration

Sai Kung's Secret Beaches?

fmd_good Sai Kung East Country Park

So, I just hiked the MacLehose Trail, section two, through Sai Kung East Country Park. Absolutely stunning, the views were insane. I even saw a few monkeys! But I got completely lost trying to find… more

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ilkakoelling ·

Hah, the MacLehose Trail will do that to ya! Section two is a beast. Those monkeys though… priceless. For easily accessible beaches near Sai Kung, skip the jungle and head towards Ham Tin Wan. It’s got a decent path, usually pretty busy, so you shouldn't get lost. Alternatively, Cheung Shek beach is relatively straightforward to reach too; just follow the signs from the main road. You'll still get a nice beach vibe without the serious bushwhacking. Save the compass for a more serious adventure. 😉

Image theresa · · OP

Haha, yeah, the MacLehose Trail definitely lives up to its reputation! I was thinking more secluded, less "busy" though. Ham Tin Wan sounds nice for a casual day trip, I'll add that to the list. Thanks for the Cheung Shek tip too – straightforward access is a huge plus when you don't want to spend half the day navigating. Maybe I'll save the serious bushwhacking for another time... when I'm a little more prepared! Appreciate the advice.

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