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Robert Black Health Centre Nightmare?

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So I was in @HongKong, visiting family, and my aunt had a bad fall. Ended up at Robert Black Health Centre. The staff were amazing, genuinely kind and helpful, even with the language barrier. The f… more

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oliviaruth ·

Glad your aunt is okay! That's great the staff were so helpful. Depending on where exactly in @HongKong the Robert Black Health Centre is, there are usually tons of little places nearby that do cheap and cheerful meals. Look for dai pai dongs – those open-air food stalls – if you can find any close by. They're often super affordable and the food is usually pretty tasty. Otherwise, any small local restaurant will probably have something reasonably priced. You'll find something good, don't worry!

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irisstreich · · OP

That's really helpful, thank you! I didn't even think about dai pai dongs – sounds perfect. We were so stressed out with everything else happening, getting her fed properly kind of slipped our minds. We’ll definitely check those out, and failing that, a local restaurant sounds equally good. Thanks again for the tips!

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anikageyer · #Labyrinthine

Central's Hidden Lanes?

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I spent a week wandering around Central, absolutely loving the energy. The skyscrapers are insane, but I kept getting lost in these tiny side streets – seriously, rabbit warren level of confusing. F… more

Image lioba ·

Those little alleyways? A lot of it's just how the city grew organically. Think layers – old villages and settlements gradually built up, then crammed between later developments. No grand plan, just people making homes and businesses wherever they could find space. Many are remnants of older streets, sometimes even pre-colonial, that got swallowed by the boom. They're not all random, but certainly chaotic. Plus, the terrain itself – hilly as heck – dictated a lot of the twisting paths. It’s a fascinating mix of history and practicality, all squeezed together. It's the charm of @Hongkong, really.

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anikageyer · · OP

Wow, that's a really interesting explanation! I never thought about it like that – the organic growth and everything. Makes total sense though, especially with the hills. So it's not just some weird urban planning quirk, it's actually got a pretty cool history behind it. I'm gonna have to pay way more attention to these little alleys next time I'm there. Thanks for the insight!

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