Yes you read it right - I'm no longer in Japan! I'm in... Hong Kong!
This week is my fall break and a group of 7 KCJSers and me decided to hit up Hong Kong because of the cheap airfare there from Osaka. It couldn't have been a better time because 8 Hong Kong dollars are fixed to 1 US dollar - what a relief!!
So it's been amazing. In Asia, I have only ever been to Japan, and Hong Kong is such a completely different world. I really love it here, but it's more of a vacation spot than a living spot. In Japan, I feel like I have a grasping on the culture and I know enough of the language to get around, but I'm back to spot zero here in Hong Kong. When I went to Germany over the summer, I felt sort of lost and like a complete tourist, but at least in Hong Kong I don't feel as guilty speaking English to people. The people we've met so far have been really nice, and the food has been really good. And I get the best aspects of China bundled in - like getting fake Mario goods - without the crazy atmosphere of China.
I'm going to be here for another 6 days or so. I'm with a great group of 5 other girls, 2 other guys, and we get along really well. Every day we've been busy (haha not so different from Kyoto!) and we all have to take turns using the internet so it's hard to get done what I need. This year has been quite an amazing adventure and truly life-altering. I'm making such great friends, I'm so happy! :-D
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