Okay, before I forget, I’d better write a review of the Excelsior Hotel in Hong Kong where we stayed the last week and a bit. Great location, central to all the shopping and restaurants in Causeway Bay, and just around the corner from the MTR station. It’s next to the water too, so most rooms … [Read More »]
Archives for August 2003
Hong Kong – day 9
Our last day in Hong Kong today – we’ve had a wonderful time all week. It actually rained here last night – a big thunderstorm came through after dark. We have been very fortunate with the weather all week – bright and clear sunny days, which has made the views look great, at the price … [Read More »]
Neologist
Dictionary.com/Neologism -A new word, expression, or usage. -The creation or use of new words or senses. Also – Neologist; one who creates new words or senses Thanks to Jamie for the answer to that one !
Invented Words
A challenge for everyone – I need to know what you call someone who makes up words (please, I’d be the first to respond to such a question with an answer of “painful” or “strange” – but I’m actually serious here !). Anyone ?
Hong Kong – day 8
This morning, we caught the MTR to Tsuen Wan and walked to the Sam Tung Uk museum, a restored village over 200 years old comprising 12 houses set within defensive walls – once a prosperous Hakka farmer’s family compound – and now a folk museum. Quite an interesting view on early life in the New … [Read More »]
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