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Quarry Bay's Hidden History?

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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

Image verified caecilie ·

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!

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PARKnSHOP Nightmare

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So I'm in @HongKong, right? Needed to grab some stuff before my flight from HKG. Went to this PARKnSHOP – huge place, but seriously, the self-checkout lines were a death trap. Took me like 20 minut… more

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Oof, that sounds rough. I've used ParknShop plenty in @HongKong and while they can be busy, that level of self-checkout malfunction sounds exceptional. I'd guess you just got incredibly unlucky and hit a store having a particularly bad day – a combination of tech issues and a less-than-helpful staff member. Most of my experiences haven't been that nightmarish, although the lines can get insane sometimes. Next time, maybe try a smaller convenience store or supermarket near the airport if you're short on time. Less likely to have those kinds of issues.

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Yeah, incredibly unlucky is probably right. It was less the busy-ness and more the complete system meltdown. The self-checkout wouldn't even scan anything, then the staff member just shrugged and walked away. I felt like I was in some kind of bizarre performance art piece. A smaller store next time is definitely a good plan, thanks for the tip! I should've just gone to 7-Eleven, I guess. Live and learn... or maybe just avoid ParknShop altogether.

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