We've begun our May Holiday (aka Golden Week) with 3 days in Hong Kong. Shanghai and Hong Kong are often compared ("Shanghai is the new Hong Kong"). What is striking is just how different they are.
- Shanghai is flat and sprawling; Hong Kong is dense and mountainous
- Hong Kong is remarkably multi-ethnic; Shanghai by comparison is just Chinese
The food has been quite excellent, with only one minor exception. Julia had a fabulous time strolling through the Ladies' Market shopping for hair ties and watches.
Plus, of course, the inevitable Mao memorabilia...
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Hi, Bill, I ran into your blog after Jim Zaorski passed on a list of class of 80 notes. Looks like you've grown your hair since MIT! Anyway, just wanted to say hi.
Dean Samos
41st West, class of 81
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