A postcard from Hong Kong(tm)

G’day folks, last weekend I enjoyed a visit to the island of Hong Kong, south of Shenzhen.  This was not my first time in HK, Toni and I had previously visited for a four night/five day stretch back in 2006. Crossing from Shenzhen into the New Territories Whilst the main purpose for the visit was […]

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Views from the new residence

Well, here are some shots from the balcony of our new pad.  The view is of the common pool area in the complex, taken from the balcony adjoining the master bedroom.  Obviously the pool (above, left) isn’t quite ready to be used yet!  Behind the pool is a four storey (!) community (estate) recreation hall […]

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A new lease on life

Well today we agreed to a lease on a nice little 2-bedder walk up apartment, fully furnished, down on Wen’Er Lu a few blocks west from the office.  We’ve got the keys now, but will make a proper effort to move our stuff there tomorrow (pictures to follow). Signing a lease in China is an […]

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