More R&R

As some people are aware I have been a bit under the weather lately and consequently have taken myself off to Hong Kong for some R&R (Rest and Recuperation), also got a big job to sort out which is easier done from our Hong Kong Head Office.

It is at times like that this when I really appreciate the people I work for, when the need arises to save my sanity and get on with things ... people generally come through.

This is one of many trips I have made to Hong Kong and I still struggle to get used to the fast pace of life and the vast number of people squeezed into such a small place. As often is the case I whinge endlessly about the cars and scooters in Taipei and the lazy pace at which people seem to walk. Apparently I always walk like a man on a mission, and I guess I am, a mission not to waste my time walking between A & B. Unless, of course, it is one of those relaxing walks which I don't actually do that often, trees and more bloody trees don't do much for me.

So, Hong Kong a country of speed and shopping, and more shopping and if you run out of things to do there is always more shopping! I did pop in to Marks & Spencer that British Institution of Retailing for some new underwear (didn't bring enough) if there is one thing M&S can be counted on for, it is practical, functional underwear that put things just where they should be! I also indulged in some of their imported UK tasty treats prawn cocktail and smokey bacon crisps (translates to chips) and some dark chocolate jaffa cakes, what a night of heaven. If there is one thing made for R&R it is jaffa cakes!

I am here for a few more days yet and have not hit HMV yet, where no doubt I will buy far too many UK DVDs and then I'll need a bag to bring them home in ... oh well a small price to pay to keep practising my Mancunian accent, and keep my deep tones ... will let you know what I buy, if there is anything interesting. I am off for a Radox Deep muscle relaxing bath now, I know a bath! Wow! what a great hotel and whats better is my fat lard ass even fits in it! Deep joy ......