From our guest blogger, MoZiLLa…
Last Wednesday evening I was kindly included in an evening’s outing to Lamma Island. Some of the leadership from Union Church wanted to have a fellowship kind of get-together. A couple that attends Union Church co-own a rather spacious modern junk with 3 other couples and are generous in sharing the boat. We boarded in the "Fragrant Harbour" at dusk and the beauties of the HK shoreline and skyline were startling – the million lights winked and beckoned from both HK side and Kowloon side of the harbour. I found it breathtaking. It was from this modern junk that I saw a sight I have only seen once before – a real junk from the days of ‘old China’. The large sails were dark green and it was majestic as it swept past.
We dined at Rainbow Restaurant on Lamma – open air, full, loud, fabulous food. Other groups were cheek to jowl with us and as the wine flowed the standing and bowing and toasting grew ever more frequent as faces grew more florid by the minute. I rationalized with candor the fact that those nice little fish swimming just over there in those big tanks were suddenly part of dinner – "Now that’s what you call fresh"!! A facet of life here that charms me is the eclectic mix of nationalities. I sat in my chair, was wonderfully wined and dined and embraced the visual feast of Korean, Chinese (mainland and Hong Kong Island), English, Australian, American, Canadian, Scottish and mixes of the aforementioned. And of course the accents. They tickle my ears. It was a splendid evening.
The third junk happened last night – Tess and I slipped away around 6:30p.m. and went downtown to see the movie, "The Painted Veil". RUN – DON’T WALK – to see this movie. We were thrilled by it. The cinematography is breathtaking with the story taking place mainly in China as well as England; superb acting. A poignant tale by Somerset Maugham. Shall not say another word as I do not wish to ruin it for you all as I know you are going to see it 🙂
Charles is at the Men’s Walk to Emmaus this weekend since Thursday evening. He is charge of prayer and the Prayer Chapel. And next weekend I will be the novice Pilgrim at the Women’s Walk. I truly have almost no idea as to what to expect so….. won’t it be exciting to find out. Today Tess and I went to the ABC with the children where they played and played. We had lunch as well and generally did an excellent job of tiring the gang out 🙂 Now, tomorrow is Lita and De’s day off……. do you see where this is going?….. Charles does not get home until after 6 PM…… this leaves Tess and me ……. I think all of you who believe in prayer should do just that on our behalf…. or better still – for the children’s sake!!
My love to you all,
M xox
