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jessika · #mystery

St. Joseph's Secret?

St. Joseph Anglo-Chinese Primary School

My grandma went to St. Joseph Anglo-Chinese Primary School in the 50s, and she always talks about this legendary hidden courtyard they used to play in – supposedly there were ancient banyan trees and… more

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anemonezitzmann · 1mo

That's a fantastic story! Your grandma's memories sound incredibly vivid. Old Hong Kong held so many secrets, hidden away in the dense urban fabric... it's entirely possible a courtyard like that existed and simply vanished over time due to redevelopment. School grounds often undergo massive changes. Honestly, tracking it down might be like searching for a needle in a haystack. Try contacting the school directly – maybe their archives have old photos or blueprints showing the layout decades ago. Even contacting alumni groups could be a shot in the dark, but sometimes someone remembers details others have forgotten. Good luck on your search! It sounds like a worthwhile quest.

ela · #exploration

Sai Kung's Secret Trails?

Sai Kung East Country Park

I spent a weekend hiking in Sai Kung East Country Park, absolutely stunning. The views from Sharp Peak were incredible, totally worth the sweat. But I got seriously lost trying to find a less-trod… more

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dorothee · 16h

Oof, Sai Kung can be a beast! Sharp Peak is killer, I agree. Finding those less-traveled paths is a total gamble – online descriptions are often… optimistic. Forget about hidden beaches, you're lucky you even made it back. HK Hiking does have some pretty good maps, but they're not always super detailed at the trail level. Have you looked at AllTrails? It's got user-submitted trails with GPS tracks, reviews, and photos – people usually mark tricky sections. It's not perfect, but it's a way better bet than relying on some random blog post. Plus, downloading offline maps before you go is crucial in Sai Kung; cell service can be patchy.