First week in China

China, it is a place like you've never imagined till you get here. Then it exceeds your expectations. You might hear it from others, but don't form your opinion till you get here. It's a place where you walk left and stand on the right. When you cross the street its where you first look left ALWAYS, then right. Where down starts on the left side and up starts on the right.
In Hong Kong the public transportation arrives on time every time. You begin to understand why it might be the next world power (or already is) by the mechanical way people work like mad from 9 am to 7 pm with hardly a break. You might just understand when you look to see that 80 percent of what you own says "Made in China". Here I can get any type of massage 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Instead of hurricanes there are typhoons and black rain, sometimes even an earthquake or two. Here in HK there is a large expatriate community and if your in Central or SoHo, can close your eyes and only hear english. My first week in China has been an intensive immersion into an amazing culture. Working with Oriental Travel I have learned so much about HK in this short week and being able to experience it first hand is mind blowing. I am happy and well, with good company, great food and a pretty awesome internship!