Day 28 - February 3rd, 2008

Today a large group of us went to one of the ECC in Hong Kong. Compared to yesterday, the weather was quite plesant. At the service we not only met Carmen and her father Lawerence but also Bob and Amy Jones. This morning Bob spoke on the garden narrative in Genesis. I was really challenged by a video that showed the reality and devestation of the storm in China. After the service we went out for lunch with Bob and Amy and Carmen and her dad. The Indian restaurant the took us to had absolutely fabuous food. After lunch, Gen's cousin took us out to shopping. Up until today, I had not experienced that overcrowded city of Hong Kong. Crossroads is located in an area that is newly developing. The population is less dense and there is considerably more space in the new terrirtories. Shopping in Mong Kok was absolutely crazy! There are so many people who converge and clash as they cross the street. There is no point saying excuse me, because you are always running into some one. The stores are crazy too. I bought a pair of New Balance shoes in a store crowded more than Best Buy on boxing day. Up until now, most of the smells in China have been ok. But in certain parts of Mong Kok I couldn't help but whiff this wretched smelling tofu. Nevertheless, after shopping I was emotionally exhausted. Peace