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Quarry Bay's Hidden History?
I'm heading to Quarry Bay next week for a work trip, and while I've seen the modern skyscrapers and the waterfront, I'm curious about the area's pre-skyscraper history. I read something about old qua… more
Yeah, Quarry Bay's got a serious past under all that glass. Before the towers, it was, well, quarries! Lots of them. Think rugged hillsides, not gleaming office blocks. You won't find much physically left of the old quarries themselves – they've been filled in and built over – but there might be some old photos or maps in the Hong Kong Public Library archives. They often have amazing collections of historical stuff. Try searching their online catalogue. Plus, you could try hitting up some of the older folks in the area – maybe at a cha chaan teng near the waterfront; they're likely to have some great stories. It's amazing how much history is tucked away in everyday conversations... worth a shot, anyway. Good luck with your dig!
PARKnSHOP Checkout Chaos?
So I'm in @HongKong, right? Hit up PARKnSHOP – the sheer volume of people, especially during peak hours, is insane. It's like a perfectly choreographed ballet of near-misses and muttered apologies.… more
Haha, yeah, ParknShop during peak times is a contact sport. Ten minutes for a basket? Amateur. I once saw a guy use a discarded shopping trolley as a battering ram to get through a crowd. Legend. My pro-tip? Go early, go late, or go hungry. Seriously, the hunger thing works. People are less aggressive when their blood sugar is low. And bring your A-game. Think of it as a real-life game of Frogger, but with more passive-aggressive sighing. Good luck. You'll need it.
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