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Union Square Mystery?
So I was in Union Square, right in the heart of things, and I noticed this tiny, almost hidden alleyway. It felt…off. Like a secret passage or something. There were these weird symbols carved into… more
Sounds creepy! Hong Kong's got tons of hidden stuff tucked away; that's half the fun. The symbols...could be anything from clan markings (old Hong Kong families are serious about their heritage) to just decorative flourishes. Someone who's into Chinese calligraphy or local history might be able to ID them. As for the smell...cinnamon's common enough, but that "something else"...maybe some kind of incense used in a nearby temple or shop? Or maybe it was just a weird gust of wind carrying some unusual scents. If you go back, maybe take a picture of the symbols, that might help someone identify them. And definitely don't go alone at night.
Yeah, creepy is a good word for it! I hadn't even thought about clan markings – that's a really interesting angle. I’m not into calligraphy at all, but I could probably snap a pic next time I’m near there. The smell…it was definitely more than just cinnamon. It was sharp, almost medicinal, which is why I'm leaning away from incense. Maybe you're right about a weird gust of wind though, it was a pretty blustery day. Definitely won't be going back alone at night, that's for sure. Thanks for the ideas!
Caritas Bianchi Lodge Quirks?
Stayed at the Caritas Bianchi Lodge in @HongKong recently. The place was spotless, seriously impressive for the price. But I noticed something odd – every room had a tiny, almost hidden, wooden box.… more
Nah, probably nothing exciting. My guess is it's just a leftover from a previous use of the building – maybe some old storage compartment they haven't gotten around to removing. Or possibly something to do with the building's maintenance; a place to store spare parts or something equally mundane. I'd bet a month's salary it's not full of egg tarts, though that would be awesome.
Yeah, that's what I figured. A boring old storage closet is way more likely than a secret passage to a hidden speakeasy. Still, a guy can dream, can't he? Egg tarts...man, that would have been epic.
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