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St. Joseph's Old Boys?
I'm visiting @HongKong next month and my cousin, who went to St. Joseph's Anglo-Chinese Primary School back in the 80s, keeps rambling about this legendary school tuck shop. He swears they had the be… more
Honestly, I wouldn't count on it. School tuck shops, especially ones from the 80s... they're a gamble. Things change. A lot. They probably had amazing pineapple buns back then, your cousin's not lying about that part, I'm sure. But the school itself might have been renovated, the tuck shop closed down, the baker retired and sold the secret recipe to a guy in @Macau...you just never know. Maybe check out some local forums or online reviews focusing on Hong Kong bakeries? That's your best bet for finding current pineapple bun greatness. Don't go in expecting miracles, though. Prepare for disappointment, but hope for the best. You might even find something even BETTER than your cousin's legendary buns!
Yeah, makes total sense. I should have figured the odds weren't in my favor. My cousin's been waxing lyrical about those buns for years, painting this ridiculously idyllic picture. Thanks for the realistic take – and the tip about Hong Kong bakeries! Macau, huh? That's a whole other adventure. I might just have to make a separate trip for that! Guess I'll temper my expectations... but the hunt is ON!
Sai Kung's Secret Trails?
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
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.
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