tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post3310097432862167293..comments2024-03-27T18:23:34.322+08:00Comments on WEBS OF SIGNIFICANCE: Education (This week's Photo Hunt theme)YTSLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09930487923185001591noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-79426291617824785572011-02-27T21:33:01.893+08:002011-02-27T21:33:01.893+08:00Hi Eden --
Don't know why but Blogger detecte...Hi Eden --<br /><br />Don't know why but Blogger detected your comments as Spam! Have belately realized that it's otherwise -- thanks for visiting!YTSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930487923185001591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-25837738607483392532011-02-14T22:29:23.609+08:002011-02-14T22:29:23.609+08:00Hi Pete --
I didn't go inside because the und...Hi Pete --<br /><br />I didn't go inside because the undergrowth was pretty thick and I didn't want to accidentally step on a snake or something along the lines. (Incidentally, that area is a haven for grasshoppers -- or, at least, was on the day I went there!) From the outside looking in, didn't see any old exercise books -- but did spot some... used condoms *yuck*!<br /><br />Hi YTSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930487923185001591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-33399610524226269392011-02-14T15:07:21.080+08:002011-02-14T15:07:21.080+08:00Interesting post. Thanks for dropping by ;)Interesting post. Thanks for dropping by ;)Irenehttp://www.irenelaw.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-88029467094263168582011-02-14T13:29:06.035+08:002011-02-14T13:29:06.035+08:00Did you go inside the school to see if anything re...Did you go inside the school to see if anything remained? Sometimes you can find old exercise books etc that can give a clue as to when it was last used. There must be dozens of these abandoned village schools across HK and they are always fascinating to find.Petehttp://www.blacksmithbooks.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-14722121376594200422011-02-13T21:37:53.419+08:002011-02-13T21:37:53.419+08:00Hi jams --
Thanks -- and am glad that I'm bro...Hi jams --<br /><br />Thanks -- and am glad that I'm broadening your knowledge of Hong Kong by and by. :)<br /><br />Hi JDeQ --<br /><br />There are sections of Hong Kong that is indeed very high density and urban -- but, yeah, Hong Kong is indeed physically so much more diverse than many people realize. :)YTSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930487923185001591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-55243145851033459422011-02-13T20:56:41.113+08:002011-02-13T20:56:41.113+08:00Interesting - I always think of Hong Kong as this ...Interesting - I always think of Hong Kong as this crowded metropolis - the thought that there are rural portions with abandoned settlements was an education for me.<br /><br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-51498418223777314012011-02-13T19:49:31.059+08:002011-02-13T19:49:31.059+08:00Another great take on the theme. You always provid...Another great take on the theme. You always provide a view of Hong Kong I never imagined existedjams o donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17315325008175184363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-88183040631871442352011-02-13T16:01:03.082+08:002011-02-13T16:01:03.082+08:00Hi Ann --
Teehee at your kung fu movie location s...Hi Ann --<br /><br />Teehee at your kung fu movie location sourcing suggestion! And I have to admit that I sometimes have fantasies of being engaged as a Hong Kong movie location scout based on my blog photos and accounts. :D<br /><br />And yes, most of the year, Hong Kong is a far better place than Malaysia to hike -- but believe it or not, it can get quite a bit hotter in Hong Kong in the YTSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930487923185001591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-55360802431229528412011-02-13T12:25:27.469+08:002011-02-13T12:25:27.469+08:00Are you sourcing places to shoot a Kung Fu movie? ...Are you sourcing places to shoot a Kung Fu movie? This would be a better place to trek than Malaysia as it won't be so hot.Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪https://www.blogger.com/profile/04399207312968010460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-37716451569903619632011-02-13T10:58:27.311+08:002011-02-13T10:58:27.311+08:00Hi Martha --
Am not sure if Hong Kong's folia...Hi Martha --<br /><br />Am not sure if Hong Kong's foliage is real jungle material -- compared to that of Malaysia's rain forest, it seems so much less dense. But... it sometimes is all relative, isn't it? :D<br /><br />Hi Gattina --<br /><br />*Blush* at the "as always" part -- thanks for that. :)<br /><br />Hi Fruitbearers --<br /><br />Sounds like we should go hiking YTSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930487923185001591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-71402926010334412122011-02-13T06:12:06.037+08:002011-02-13T06:12:06.037+08:00I like hiking and I like taking pictures of old, a...I like hiking and I like taking pictures of old, abandoned buildings :). The history behind those always interest me.<br /><br />My photo hunt this week is up athttp://fivesavedbygrace.blogspot.com/2011/02/photo-hunt-education.html .Fruitbearershttp://fivesavedbygrace.blogspot.com/2011/02/photo-hunt-education.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-1462626057375255862011-02-13T03:17:32.692+08:002011-02-13T03:17:32.692+08:00I often have those wonderings when I see old schoo...I often have those wonderings when I see old schools or even school structures of present days. Great take on the theme.<br /><br />Mine is up here:<br /><br />http://www.slowtrav.com/blog/eden/Edenhttp://www.slowtrav.com/blog/eden/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-4793620435518958122011-02-13T00:32:01.865+08:002011-02-13T00:32:01.865+08:00Very interesting post as always !Very interesting post as always !Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-79686864768167242882011-02-13T00:24:09.223+08:002011-02-13T00:24:09.223+08:00These are great. I love the second one with the ju...These are great. I love the second one with the jungle growth taking over the concrete wall. Definitely if these walls could talk.Martahttp://www.slowtrav.com/blog/martanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-68073418919148559292011-02-12T23:12:28.966+08:002011-02-12T23:12:28.966+08:00Hi Bing --
*Sigh* If only those walls could talk ...Hi Bing --<br /><br />*Sigh* If only those walls could talk indeed...!<br /><br />Hi upto6only --<br /><br />Try to look on the bright side and imagine the good times spent in that school!<br /><br />Hi Colin --<br /><br />Thanks and hope you have a good weekend too. :)<br /><br />Hi ipanema --<br /><br />Thanks -- and I really did enjoy exploring that area. :)<br /><br />Hi Luna Miranda --<br />YTSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930487923185001591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-73777973107117570482011-02-12T22:02:03.975+08:002011-02-12T22:02:03.975+08:00I find I learn a lot thanks to this meme too, and ...I find I learn a lot thanks to this meme too, and in particular I enjoyed this entry on the abandoned school. What terrific atmospheric shots. It evokes a sadness for a time when the students would have been learning, and the old building was in its prime.Susan Demeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10051571908334440043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-43224298573096532822011-02-12T20:53:04.035+08:002011-02-12T20:53:04.035+08:00Nice choice for the theme. It is a kind of history...Nice choice for the theme. It is a kind of history that you will not forget...Happy hunting.gengenhttp://mommyko.com/2011/02/photo-hunters-education.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-22365637639222406512011-02-12T20:41:05.169+08:002011-02-12T20:41:05.169+08:00Hi YTSL, very cool take on this week's theme a...Hi YTSL, very cool take on this week's theme and I love your photos of these old school house structures. When I see interesting things I also wish they could talk with their stories . . . the things we could learn if that was possible. Love your commentery at the end. <br /><br />Have a great hiking weekend!Trekcaprihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00104236389771077449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-38109171894477922792011-02-12T20:02:59.019+08:002011-02-12T20:02:59.019+08:00ruins are always interesting, and always make us w...ruins are always interesting, and always make us wonder of its history. the remnants of this old school is fascinating.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10970334007479646177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-70284341836310382132011-02-12T19:12:47.737+08:002011-02-12T19:12:47.737+08:00great post. i love the old structure.
happy week...great post. i love the old structure. <br /><br />happy weekend! :)ipanemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114366790282963547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-11343602039673130982011-02-12T17:44:16.966+08:002011-02-12T17:44:16.966+08:00Old buildings always have a story to tell. Very in...Old buildings always have a story to tell. Very interesting as always. Have a nice weekend.Colin Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991363859883869289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-38841350989734073512011-02-12T17:26:08.035+08:002011-02-12T17:26:08.035+08:00nice take. I felt sad for the ruined school.
ha...nice take. I felt sad for the ruined school. <br /><br />happy weekendupto6onlyhttp://webs-of-significance.blogspot.com/2011/02/education-this-weeks-photo-hunt-theme.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-80438721977689470362011-02-12T17:16:29.699+08:002011-02-12T17:16:29.699+08:00very interesting. i would also ask those questions...very interesting. i would also ask those questions seeing the ruins of a school. if the walls could talk, i bet there would be lots more interesting stuff to learn.binghttp://warmstonesite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-46776684960424852532011-02-12T16:33:36.764+08:002011-02-12T16:33:36.764+08:00Hi Carver --
I'm hoping that maybe someone (o...Hi Carver --<br /><br />I'm hoping that maybe someone (or more) with answers to my queries will come across this blog entry and respond to them. That would be great, right? :)<br /><br />Hi Liz --<br /><br />The ruins are a bit out of the way as far as most of Hong Kong is concerned but there are a couple of really nice hikes for which they are along the way. Maybe when/if you come to Hong YTSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930487923185001591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-19863916155262983122011-02-12T14:53:40.867+08:002011-02-12T14:53:40.867+08:00Wonderful!! You managed very well on this difficul...Wonderful!! You managed very well on this difficult theme.<br />Happe weekend.Randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09276447470134495192noreply@blogger.com