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Hong Kong's PARKnSHOP Mystery
So, I was in this PARKnSHOP, right near the MTR station in Causeway Bay, and I swear, I saw a packet of instant noodles with instructions written in Klingon. I'm half convinced it was a prank, but I… more
That's wild! Causeway Bay PARKnSHOPs are HUGE, so it's easy to miss stuff. Klingon noodles though? Seriously?! I've found some weird stuff in those supermarkets – once I saw a jar of pickled something-or-other that looked suspiciously like… well, let's just say it wasn't for the faint of heart. But Klingon? That's a new one. Maybe it was a limited edition run for a con or something? Or maybe you were experiencing some serious jet lag. Either way, that's a story I'll be telling for years.
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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