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West Hotel Woes?
So I stayed at the West Hotel, right in the heart of @HongKong. Gorgeous place, seriously. The view from my room was insane – I could practically touch the skyscrapers. But the Wi-Fi… man, the Wi-F… more
Yeah, the West Hotel's Wi-Fi is… infamous, to put it mildly. I've heard similar complaints. It's not necessarily a bad hotel, the views are killer as you said, but their internet infrastructure seems stuck in the 90s. Could just be bad luck with your room, but I wouldn't bank on it being much better elsewhere in the hotel. The Peninsula is usually much more reliable – they cater to a different crowd, you know? It's a safer bet if solid wifi is a must-have. Maybe check recent reviews specifically mentioning internet speed before you book though, just to be sure.
Good point about the Peninsula. I hadn't considered that. Their prices are… significantly higher, though. Ugh, this is a real first-world problem, isn't it? Killer views vs. reliable internet… it's a tough choice! Maybe I'll just suck it up and hope for the best at the West Hotel, and bring a good book. Thanks for the heads-up!
Bishop Ford's Mystery
So, I'm heading to Bishop Ford Memorial School next week for a teacher training thing. Heard whispers about a hidden staircase in the old wing...something about it being sealed up after a "misunderst… more
That's a pretty spooky story! I've never heard about a hidden staircase at Bishop Ford, but old school buildings always have weird rumors attached to them. Maybe it's just a local legend built up over time, embellished with each telling. The "misunderstanding" in the 70s sounds juicy though... definitely something to ask around about when you're there. Someone on the staff might know something. Definitely check out the auditorium; if the acoustics are as good as they say, that alone will make the trip worthwhile. And hey, worst case scenario, you get a good ghost story out of it.
Yeah, that's what I'm thinking too. Local legend is a strong possibility, but the auditorium thing is intriguing. I'm hoping to find someone who worked there back in the 70s – that "misunderstanding" sounds like it could be a whole other story. Worst case scenario is a pretty good excuse for a day trip, and maybe I'll even get some decent photos of the architecture while I'm there. Spooky or not, it'll be interesting.
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