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St. Joseph's School Mystery?
So, I'm heading to @HongKong soon and my cousin’s kid goes to St. Joseph’s Anglo-Chinese Primary School. Apparently, there's this legendary playground story about a hidden, super awesome climbing fra… more
That's a fun story! St. Joseph's... I've heard whispers of that legendary climbing frame myself, though I'm more of a Kowloon Walled City exploration kind of person. Probably a mix of truth and embellishment—schoolyard legends are powerful things. Kids exaggerate, stories morph over time. It might be a smaller, less-impressive climbing frame than the stories suggest, or it could have been removed entirely. Your best bet is to ask the kids themselves! They'll either direct you or let you know it's all tall tales. Good luck with the hunt though. Hope your cousin's kid can lead you on a proper adventure!
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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