May Day

There's nothing quite like an escapade into the full streets of Hong Kong on a Sunday afternoon to make one feel small.  The domestic helpers finally have a day off from the drudgery of indentured servitude and make their way to the parks, underpasses or any minorly shady and breezy spot with their luggage packed with lunch and a sheet and anything else they might need to stay out of their places of residence for the entire day.  The subways are even more congested with dazed and confused tourists from mainland China visiting town for some high-society shopping.  Hoards of teen aged locals dressed to impress clog the escalators, sidewalks and markets.  A quick walk through Victoria Park, weaving through the throngs of Filipino lesbians decked out in 80's gear, adorable elderly couples slowly meandering and the domestic helpers who have set up camp in the shade,spits us out in Tin Hau, a quieter and calmer part of town.  Here the shops offer luxuries like plants and pet fish.  The pace is slower and there are more families, as evidenced by the increased amount of strollers and baby hammocks.Our light afternoon walk ends at the MTR station for a quick ride back home for a lazy Sunday rest in the air conditioning to prepare ourselves for Sunday night Hot Pot. (I'll take better pictures this time!)

Spending my afternoon searching the net, I came across the website for the Hong Kong Dog Rescue. My heart is broken for 480 of Hong Kongs abandoned dogs.  This is Whizz:

I want him; or at least the opportunity to foster him until someone is able to give him a home.  He's a Chihuahua mix that proved to be so neurotic when he was dropped off at the rescue that he would incessantly chase his tail; and issue which eventually led them to amputate his tail! I want to give him kisses!  So that's something I'll be looking into; volunteering at the rescue. 

There really isn't much else to say about today. Literally a boring, lazy day in anticipation of delicious bits of meat at hot pot this evening!