We also did a water tour around Victoria Harbor to get a better view of the high rise buildings that line the Harbor. It was hard to capture on camera how many building there really are. Although in some respects, the feel/vibe is that of New York Harbor looking at Manhattan. -J πŸ‡­πŸ‡°

A tale of three boats… -S πŸ‡­πŸ‡°

More city scenes from Hong Kong -S πŸ‡­πŸ‡°

We got #LostNeededDirections πŸ˜‰ and stopped into a local taproom to plot out the rest of our night. We sat at the bar at the edge of the sidewalk for some people-watchingβ€”improbably next to a fellow Phoenician, a pilot who is constantly bouncing around the globe. We swapped stories for hours. -S πŸ‡­πŸ‡°

πŸ˜Άβ€πŸŒ«οΈ No wonder I’ve been coughing all day πŸ˜Άβ€πŸŒ«οΈ -S πŸ‡­πŸ‡°

A few night shots of the Hong Kong skyline along Victoria Harbor. We also attended the evening’s β€œSymphony of Lights,” which is a synchronized light and laser show across 40 buildings on both sides of the harbor, but it was less spectacular than it sounds. -S πŸ‡­πŸ‡°

From 1898 until the tunnel opened in 1972, the Star Ferry line was the only means of transport across Victoria Harbor between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. It’s still in operation today and provides a nice (and cheap) little ride across the Harbor. -J πŸ‡­πŸ‡°

First up today was the Hong Kong Museum of History, outlining China/Hong Kong’s various different National Security components, as well as a historical and cultural overview of Hong Kong History. It also focused on the Portuguese influence, the British rule, and Chinese emigrants abroad. -J πŸ‡­πŸ‡°

Did not expect this reaction to our leaving, but I guess it’s not too surprising… -S πŸ‡°πŸ‡·

Got #LostNeededDirections at a local taproomβ€”found some good beer, interesting people watching, and a chill evening. Just what we needed. -S πŸ‡­πŸ‡°

We made it to Hong Kong! And was surprised to to see so many scaffoldings made from bamboo. -S πŸ‡­πŸ‡°

Liberty Square Arch and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall -S πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ό

Recapping Taiwan

A video recap of our time in Teipai, Taiwanβ€”including what went wrong. πŸŽ₯πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ό

Recapping Seoul

A short recap of our experience in Seoul. πŸ‡°πŸ‡·πŸŽ₯

The 228 Peace Park was a nice green space to enjoy. It is a Memorial Park to those that died during the February 28, 1947, massacre when the Chinese government cracked down on dissidents. -J πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ό

After spending several days sick in a hotel bed, I decided to try some β€œalternative medicine.”

2/10, do not recommend. -S πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ό

I saw this at the craft beer bar I went to yesterday in Taipei. I thought our bartender friends would appreciate it πŸ™‚. -J πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ό

I also ventured over to see the Taipei Confucius Temple. Built in the Qing era of the late 1800s, was demolished by the Japanese, but rebuilt in the 1930s.

And I really liked the cute little Confucius they had outside. -J πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ό

I present to you the Temple of Dalong Dong (better known as Dalongdong Baoan Temple and its gardens), which is located on Dalong Street. This is a Chinese folk religion temple built in the early 19th Century by Tong’an clan members who had immigrated to Taiwan from China. -J πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ό

Got up at 4am to watch ASU take back the Territorial Cup in a 49-7 blowout win, which capped off a 10-2 regular season and a spot in the conference championship game, one win away from the playoffs. Not too shabby for a team picked to finish dead last. -S πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ό