1 in 7 million

I am 1 in 7 million in Hong Kong. Today was my first day experiencing this astounding fact, and I don't think it's even really hit me yet. My apartment is situated in the Mid-levels - and area known for its ex-pat community, the residential lifestyle, and the fact that if you live in the mid-levels your air quality is better...it's half way up Victoria Peak. I arrived late last night and the thing that struck me most about my apartment is that I am really high up and I am surrounded by other apartments even taller than mine. This morning I realized that when I looked out my apartment window I could only see a sliver of sky.

I am still battling the end of my flu bug, so I took it easy today and will be starting work tomorrow. I did however want to become familiar with my neighbourhood. A little walk though the mid-levels led me to the Botanical gardens where I witnessed three children quite enthralled with an animal that is pretty familiar to me - the mysterious raccoon. While the majority of the spectators were captivated by the raccoon, I preferred to hang out with something a little more slow moving.

I found my way to the Peak tram and decided if I really wanted to get the lay of the land, I should get a different perspective from up top. Here are a few pictures from my day. A full set can be found on Flickr.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathleenpics/

Tomorrow the real adventure begins - work. In true Hong Kong fashion, legend has it that the office I will be working in operates at an inhumane pace. Good thing I have a daily meditation practice going!