(Zeb was cleaning recently and came across this. He wrote it in China when we were adopting Kailei. I had not seen it and he recently shared it with me.)
Nine July, two thousand five, Hong Kong.
Anticipation, though not for a show
Busy streets, people, autos, shops and carts
Interesting Asian take on Italian cuisine.
Bamboo scaffolding supporting steel and concrete
Neon lights illuminate and draw the eye
Shops stay open late, attracting crowds
Street market sells an eclectic mix
Several blocks of tiny, mobile stores
So many deals, but no cheap sneakers
And no size thirteen or XL
The harbor beckons, something is going to happen
A strange thrill
My hand on Jackie Chan's stone handprint
A buzz is building here
Crowd is gathering along the water
Looking across the bay
Lasers and fireworks, choreographed
Colored lights reflect off rippled waters
Firework smoke haloing building towers against an overcast night.
Photos and video don't do it justice
Head back to the hotel.
Still anticipating.
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