Author Archives: Haley Bosse'

Customs always scares me. I’m afraid of the strict rules and the consequences for accidentally breaking them. I feel uncomfortable being judged worthy or unworthy of entering a space, even if it’s based on having completed the correct paperwork. I … Continue reading →

Yesterday in the outdoor electronic market in Kowloon, I found myself scrambling to take inventory of everything packed into the busy street. Wires, hardware, old video games and vhs tapes, used shoes, fake jade necklaces, flashing LED lights, outlet converters, … Continue reading →

Tonight, we hiked Castle Peak with Ben, Professor Chan’s husband. Because of the large size of our group, we had to take the light rail. Because of the riveting conversation, we missed our stop. By five stops. Finally we reached … Continue reading →

Today I planned to go to Lamma Island. I did extensive research, mapped out public transportation, and created a self-itinerary. After discussion when Yvonne asked me if I wanted to get lunch with her, I shrugged off my plans and … Continue reading →

Today I was surprised by the subtle and dramatic tactics of members of the Umbrella Movement. I was shocked again and again by the creativity, the ingenuity, and utility of their activism, their creation of art, community, and peace in … Continue reading →

When I asked Claire and Yvonne where I could go in Hong Kong to see art they turned to each other, nodded in silent agreement and recommended PMQ. PMQ stands for Police Married Quarters. The acronym describes a collection of … Continue reading →

Today, after much confusion over locations, lack of cell phone service, and movie times, we managed to purchase tickets to see Disney’s Coco. A slight hitch: it was only playing in Cantonese with no English subtitles. Looking back on the … Continue reading →

What can you find at ten a.m in Google Maps while searching for nearby hikes? Directions to a temple. What can you find while walking through a temple? Fruit, incense, shockingly agile cats, a lizard, unexplained ash, and a song … Continue reading →

Today, I was very impressed by the far reach of the NGO that we toured. I was particularly interested in the way that the approach was described as “asset based” and in-touch with the needs of the community. The array … Continue reading →

The difference between the suburban area in Tuen Mun where Lingnan is located and more urban areas of Hong Kong is stark. As you go deeper into the city, there is a noticeable gradient from suburban to urban, green to … Continue reading →