Random Discoveries

Reminders of Canada - it is surprising what little pieces of Canada we have found in delis in Hong Kong:

This is for you,
Bonnie and Dave!

 



How odd being in the land
where soy began, to
find soy milk imported
from Canada!










The following are news items read this past week or two in the South China Morning Post, a daily English language paper in Hong Kong. I enjoy spending a bit of time in coffee shops reading this paper. All of these events are from Mainland China.

Incompetence in all countries:
A big, expensive hi-tech rubbish collection system in Guangzhou (cost was 300 million yuan - over $44 million Canadian) built two years ago has never gone into operation.  After it was built, they realized construction did not take into account the city's heavy rainfall and the place flooded as soon as it was built.....

For Teachers:
All teaching and administrative staff under 45 years old at the Wuhan Vocational College of Commerce in Hubei are now required to start personal blogs to communicate with students.

Weather Reported in the Paper:
I like how the weather is reported in the paper...it is labeled as rainy, cloudy, mainly fine and fine.  I hope all of your days are mainly fine!  I think that is how I will answer the question "and how was your day?"  "Mainly fine, thankyou.  How was yours?"

House Churches in Guangzhou, China: 
These churches, not part of the 'recognized' church in Mainland China, are once again under pressure.  They are being kicked out of the spots they rent, they have paid for rental areas but then landlords back out of the deals (even though the church has paid in full and they do not get their money back).  They then turn to open worship in public parks, but there is immense risk with this...keep them in your prayers.

Our best discovery this week???

Swedish chair discovered in Hong Kong,
named after a Canadian boy!

As you can see, we continue to discover many things about our new home town. The good news is we are moving into our new home next weekend!  Two bedrooms, 45th floor in Mid-levels, an exciting core area.  After we move in, we will share some pictures.

As always, we love you all
Linda and Jeff