Easter

Jen here. Our Easter in HK was different, yet familiar in a strange kind of way. Last year we visited HK during Easter--it was our visit to see what HK was all about and to see whether we would be interested in living there for the next year. As you know, we decided to go for it and move to HK.

Here we are in Hong Kong in Easter. Everything's different now. Last year we found a small evangelical church to attend and got to hear the Cantonese sermon translated into English via headphones. This year we attend a large english-speaking church, with pastors from Texas. :) Last year we were living out of our suitcases, this year we have a whole apartment to ourselves. Last year we taxied, walked or were escorted by private car everywhere we went (Camilla and I chose to walk a lot!); this year we have octopus cards and use all forms of transportation, including those funny-looking mini buses (my favorite).

We rejoice in hearing of baptisms at MHC in Seattle--and so wish we were there! We missed the baptisms last year too! Island ECC (our ch in HK) held baptisms as well, and it was a time of rejoicing. My side of the family traveled to visit my sister and fam in Virginia...oh how we wish we were there as well!

With Roy working here, we are aware of the "red days", which are days of public holiday. Most people get the red days off. We love red days. :) Easter last year brought a week off of teaching for me while we were in Hong Kong. For Roy it was a mix of work (camps) and tourism. Easter this year brings camps, tournaments...and a few red days. This year we got 4 red days (for Easter and a Chinese holiday, the Ching Ming Festival, I believe). We got to have a short adventure for two of those four days...more to come later :)