tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post4936065590101044252..comments2024-03-27T18:23:34.322+08:00Comments on WEBS OF SIGNIFICANCE: Average (This week's Photo Hunt theme)YTSLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09930487923185001591noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-39499973272554221492010-02-10T00:37:00.375+08:002010-02-10T00:37:00.375+08:00Hi "Your EG Tour Guide" --
You may well...Hi "Your EG Tour Guide" --<br /><br />You may well be right about most tourists... in which case: thank goodness for the chunks of Hong Kong left to others! ;bYTSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930487923185001591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-64329032914194060252010-02-09T09:09:18.944+08:002010-02-09T09:09:18.944+08:00This part of Hong Kong does not look average tome....This part of Hong Kong does not look average tome. It's lovely.<br /><br />As far as tourits go, most want glitter and lots of places to shop. The rest are a rare breed. ;-)EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-7456975047519891322010-02-08T22:54:38.257+08:002010-02-08T22:54:38.257+08:00Hi Maya --
You're a braver traveler than I --...Hi Maya --<br /><br />You're a braver traveler than I -- must admit that I like to have a map handy... even now, I almost never go about Hong Kong with a map in my backpack! :)YTSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930487923185001591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-88907642948933142132010-02-08T15:18:49.810+08:002010-02-08T15:18:49.810+08:00When traveling I love to wander the streets withou...When traveling I love to wander the streets without a map. By doing this I feel I am able to see the city from the locals point of view. Thanks for sharing the more "average" part of Hong Kong.Mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542884740418230212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-72667925176192234352010-02-08T00:45:36.988+08:002010-02-08T00:45:36.988+08:00Hi Mar --
And I love being in quiet places -- and...Hi Mar --<br /><br />And I love being in quiet places -- and am so glad there really are some to be found in Hong Kong! :)<br /><br />Hi Jerry --<br /><br />I think it's easier in Hong Kong than many other places because Hong Kongers spend so much time outside their homes. E.g., most Hong Kongers will get together with friends to have a meal or do something fun rather than visit one another&YTSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930487923185001591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-82114251268150322122010-02-07T22:41:32.685+08:002010-02-07T22:41:32.685+08:00Tourists just have to take a tram to get to Kenned...Tourists just have to take a tram to get to Kennedy Town - the food there is very yummy and 1/2 the price of central! And you can even sit on the waterfront - albeit with a road in front of you ...<br />or get some picnic stuff and sit on a bench on the waterfront and chat to the old fishermen.Gweipohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09377349664812948121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-25518764803147285642010-02-07T21:35:15.174+08:002010-02-07T21:35:15.174+08:00It is pretty hard for any tourist to gte a sense o...It is pretty hard for any tourist to gte a sense of how the 'average' person live sin any country they visit. You've posted some interesting shots.<br /><br />Have a great weekend.Jerryhttp://jdeq.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-57844658820554399532010-02-07T21:18:29.481+08:002010-02-07T21:18:29.481+08:00Beautiful shots of Hong Kong, I love seeing rathe...Beautiful shots of Hong Kong, I love seeing rather quiet places .<br />Thanks for your kind comment :)<br />Enjoy your weekend!MaRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04627282961669893082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-48873551567571033562010-02-07T10:40:57.415+08:002010-02-07T10:40:57.415+08:00Hi Sandi --
The grass is greener on the other sid...Hi Sandi --<br /><br />The grass is greener on the other side of the fence/world, it sounds like... ;b<br /><br />Hi Randi --<br /><br />So... when are you visiting Hong Kong again? ;b<br /><br />Hi Alice Audrey --<br /><br />On a beautiful, sky blue, breezy day, it's wonderful. :)<br /><br />Hi healingmagichands --<br /><br />Aren't there wet markets in Mumbai? There's one just 5 YTSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930487923185001591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-74278428166559900762010-02-07T09:08:09.147+08:002010-02-07T09:08:09.147+08:00I think it is so cool to visit a far away place an...I think it is so cool to visit a far away place and get out and see what life there is really like for the AVERAGE JOE. Above average take on a tough theme.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting my blog.<br /><br />Scott at <a href="http://www.scottlawphotography.com/" rel="nofollow"> World’s Best Photography Blog</a>Scott Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10987812136291082288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-25221928628375175332010-02-07T02:51:50.526+08:002010-02-07T02:51:50.526+08:00I like the view of "average" life given ...I like the view of "average" life given in spots off the beaten track. Our favorite memories of Singapore involve shopping at the wet market and walking from one side of the city to the other. Great photos.<br /><br />http://healingmagichands.wordpress.com/2010/02/06/photohunt-average/healingmagichandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785882461027155830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-32453683492890252942010-02-07T01:05:26.889+08:002010-02-07T01:05:26.889+08:00That long promenade looks fun. I love a good, com...That long promenade looks fun. I love a good, comfortable walk by water.Alice Audreyhttp://www.aliceaudrey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-39391824828106396572010-02-07T00:01:47.177+08:002010-02-07T00:01:47.177+08:00There is nothing average about HK - I love this ci...There is nothing average about HK - I love this city - it is very, very exotic compared to Sweden. :)Randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09276447470134495192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-49582317171805015882010-02-06T23:44:56.255+08:002010-02-06T23:44:56.255+08:00That seems far above average from my kitchen in Al...That seems far above average from my kitchen in Alabama!Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113437420890699732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-3572048166240332882010-02-06T23:05:27.221+08:002010-02-06T23:05:27.221+08:00Hi Gattina --
I Googled Belgium and found that it...Hi Gattina --<br /><br />I Googled Belgium and found that it is 30,528 square kilometers in size -- MUCH bigger than Hong Kong! :D<br /><br />Hi jams --<br /><br />Thanks for the nice words and yes, Hong Kong is like London in that regard. Also, FWIW, London's my second favorite city in the world -- have spent quite a bit of time there though, sad to say, not for many a year... <br /><br />YTSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930487923185001591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-70847200392834967292010-02-06T22:50:22.153+08:002010-02-06T22:50:22.153+08:00You will be the first person I go to when and if I...You will be the first person I go to when and if I should ever have the joy of visiting Hong Kong! You make it look so wonderful! Nice photos.Mrs. Mecomberhttp://newyorktraveler.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-38609896888676319152010-02-06T20:48:32.446+08:002010-02-06T20:48:32.446+08:00Hongkong is not too far from Philippines but I'...Hongkong is not too far from Philippines but I've never been there. I would love to visit that place. Thanks for sharing the photos! Happy weekend!<br /><br /><a href="http://mgahulagwayko.blogspot.com/2010/02/koi.html" rel="nofollow">Average critter Koi</a>Kim, USAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06648960796504608061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-78889967129696592712010-02-06T20:31:28.629+08:002010-02-06T20:31:28.629+08:00cool take on the theme!cool take on the theme!magiceyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848851692951192508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-10079326544533960272010-02-06T19:07:01.058+08:002010-02-06T19:07:01.058+08:00I always love your posts YTSL. THey give a view of...I always love your posts YTSL. THey give a view of Hong Kong the tourists adn the likes of myself wouold not see. Every tourist city has a large side that is never seen by most visitors. Some of it is ugly, other parts hold some of the place's real treasures. I know that holds true with London!<br /><br />Have a great weekendjams o donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17315325008175184363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-59164031092896637912010-02-06T18:02:17.019+08:002010-02-06T18:02:17.019+08:00Wow ! that's quiet big. Belgium has 11 million...Wow ! that's quiet big. Belgium has 11 million inhabitants, but I have no idea about the surface.Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-39920310155066489672010-02-06T17:35:06.142+08:002010-02-06T17:35:06.142+08:00Hi Annie --
Never underestimate average indeed --...Hi Annie --<br /><br />Never underestimate average indeed -- and yes, the colors of the water and the sky also did catch this photographer's eye. :)<br /><br />Hi EastCoastLife --<br /><br />Hmmm... ever considered going to the malls and on trains during non peak hours? In any case, yes, sounds like you should spend less time in the average tourist areas!<br /><br />Hi Carver --<br /><br />YTSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930487923185001591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-40763527180950545172010-02-06T16:14:34.436+08:002010-02-06T16:14:34.436+08:00Always interesting to always come and read your po...Always interesting to always come and read your post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-85886800422810478232010-02-06T14:52:14.985+08:002010-02-06T14:52:14.985+08:00I missed Hong Kong now... Any sales on? Haha! :P
...I missed Hong Kong now... Any sales on? Haha! :P<br /><br />http://crizcats.blogspot.com/CRIZ LAIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236091977189115069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-73385737112556252772010-02-06T11:27:44.588+08:002010-02-06T11:27:44.588+08:00i would prefer going to the sites with less crowds...i would prefer going to the sites with less crowds, even if these seem average to the tourists :)juliehttp://teacherjulie.com/2010/02/05/pasta-with-almond-crusted-fish-fillets/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-62486507983059133032010-02-06T10:50:29.992+08:002010-02-06T10:50:29.992+08:00Those are beautiful shots and I'd definitely p...Those are beautiful shots and I'd definitely prefer them to fighting the crowds. I always prefer to find out from locals where they like to go and visit spots recommended to me as opposed to ending up crushed in a crowded hoard. Happy Weekend.Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968919406427737503noreply@blogger.com