The first thing I learned was that I woke up way too early: 8 AM. The local residents of Hong Kong typically sleep around 3 or 4 AM and get up at 11 AM at the earliest. After waking up and getting dressed, they would leave the house around 1 PM to grab some dim sum, yum! Locals eat dinner late around 9 or 10 PM and restaurants are always open until at least 2 AM. Craziness.
Since jetlag prevented me from going back to sleep, I spent my morning skyping everyone back in the States until noonish when my family in the house woke up. I met my baby two-year-old cousin, Wai Ting and she is so adorable! Not only is she adorable though, this tiny toddler is smart! First, I have never heard a toddler speak Cantonese before and it was just the cutest thing. Then, she spoke to me in English. Impressive for a two-year-old, huh? She then proceeded to showing me her Ipad and how to play all these games. Hong Kong toddlers begin school at the age of 2 or 3 in Hong Kong. By the age of 3, they are legally required to start school by the Hong Kong government. No wonder Asians are so smart :P
And she knows how to use chopsticks! :0 I can't get over how adorable she is.
Another thing I learned today: Winter here is not cold! It's kind of strange though because local Hong Kong residents are all wearing heavy, it-just-snowed coats while still complaining about how chilly it is. There is a chilly breeze every now and then, but it's very nice outside. I'm liking this type of winter.
When I walked out of the house today to start my adventure, I was greeted by more great scenery. I took some pictures while waiting for the tram.
SHE"S SO ADORABLE. :)
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