On My Way to Work...--Shirley Cheung

Part of the long trek downhill from Mid-Levels to Central station

On my way to work, I have to take a long trek downhill to get to the Central MRT station.  I can take a bus, but usually waiting for the bus takes longer.  The walk back uphill is near impossible, especially when the sun is out, so I always take the bus to come back to the hotel. I am only one MRT stop away from my job, and then I have a short walk before I get to my company. I get there half an hour before my actual start time so I can enjoy breakfast at a restaurant there.

Looking down to the region where they call Central

I was told I could walk from Central to Sheung Wan (the MRT stop where my workplace is) and it would probably save time but after that downhill trek I decided to give myself a break. Especially since I think that riding the MRT is much easier than finding my way through the messy streets and all the buildings that look the same. It is probably a good idea to invest in a detailed map or at least a guide book that shows the small streets of Hong Kong to effectively keep you from getting lost in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong is a mix of green and skyscrapers,
beautiful for the scenery, but watch out for bugs!

Other things to watch out for include the fact that Hong Kong is normally made up of tall skyscrapers but is also surrounded by vegetation that resembles small woods. When walking through or around bushes and forest areas, bug spray is a good thing to bring because five minutes of standing under the shade could lead to a plethora of bug bites on your legs if you’re wearing shorts. Believe me, I experience it… Hong Kong is made up of hilly paths and older regions.

Shirley Cheung 

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