Monday, September 17, 2007

Goodbye safety net!

As I cling to the last vestiges of the known and look out to the horizon, I feel a sudden sense of calm. Tonight is the last night before I enter a completely new world. Two hours ago I said goodbye to the last two people I know and trust. I'm saddened by this fact but I'm also focused now on what's ahead.

In 20 hours, I will be landing at Bangkok international. It is at that point that i have finally arrived at the beginning of my journey. The quest to find myself a taxi is my first right of initiation on what is to be the beginning of my sojourn. I will not just be taking the taxi to a place to sleep, but to a new destination. Its the uncertainty that terrifies. It is the uncertainty that provides the excitement.


On a lighter note, I'm sure some people are wondering what it looks like to stay in an 8.00/night USD hostel (Chinny and Bosco, here you go!).

This is what my hostel looks like from the outside. I assure you, its not so bad inside. Its quite clean with my room containing 6 beds. There are no cockroaches (no food in there i guess?) and other insects. Would i recommended it? Well, it really depends on your tolerance level. Its very conveniently located in HK, but not in such a great area. The next cheapest thing you can find will run you roughly 100 CDN a night a bit farther away, or 60ish CDN a night if you want to stay at the airport (roughly 45 min from downtown HK).



From here on out the accommodations should only get cheaper. In Bangkok i will be staying for about 8 USD/night which is a little high (hey, why can't i spoil myself?). But after that i'm going to keep it roughly around 5 USD. I'm on a budget you know!


















Hong Kong at night from Victoria Harbour

1 comment:

Unknown said...

there are no goodbyes in life, only see you later. :) I miss you! :)
I am nervous for you, but also I am very happy. You will be just fine. Just keep your head on.