So, last night was Halloween. Ordinarily, I don't care too much about the event. It all seems a bit too silly, to me. But, boy, do the Hong Kongers take it seriously! I was in the Lan Kwai Fong area, where all the bars are, and it was total mayhem. Many of the streets were blocked off, and costumed revelers were parading all over, drinks in hand.
Yesterday, I spend a good 3 hours at HSBC main branch getting all my banking sorted out. It turns out that my Canada debit card does not work here in Hong Kong. Thankfully, before I left, I initiated the process of setting up a HK account. When I went in to see the Banking People, they were only just getting the paperwork ready. They were informed by HSBC Canada that I was coming, but they only got the news an hour or so before I showed up. So, I have access to my money, but I have to transfer it, as needed, from Canada to HK. It's a hassle, but its not that too bad.
Today is November 1. I guess I have to start planning what I will be doing for the next few months. The end of the year is not that far away, right?
1 comment:
I am so happy to keep up with you Mr. Ian, and knowing that you are a steps from happiness that you are looking for. And, I am happy that you remember this Malaysian boy always while going through all your busy-ness to go around...and I am expecting to meet you here in Malaysia. Keep writing Mr.,I love to know what you are up to.
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