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<\/a><\/p>\nThe first thing I did as I awoke was to explore the city with Kevin and Phil. \u00a0As I walked the shore line, I could not believe the towering skyscrapers and the beautiful bay. \u00a0If it were not for the Chinese writing, I would have thought I was in New York City, yet it was different in many ways.<\/p>\n
The city was a picture of juxtapositions.<\/p>\n
Hong Kong was very much in tune with what the younger generation needs. \u00a0Technology rules the day in Hong Kong. \u00a0As we looked onto the Apple store, we realized the new phone was released that day. \u00a0Scores of people were ready to get their hands on the latest phone.<\/p>\n Even as people clamored for the phones, one could not help but see this city as ancient as well. \u00a0These “natural medication” shops were every where. \u00a0While the city was very modern, it was also primitive.<\/p>\n This photo on one of the busier streets in the financial district demonstrated its modern appeal with mixtures of antiquated methods. \u00a0The street cars were certainly helpful, but they had been around many years.<\/p>\n One thing that struck me about Hong Kong was the wealth. \u00a0Whether it was Cartier, Tiffany’s Ferrari’s or Gucci, it was evident that Hong Kong was a great city of wealth. \u00a0Unfortunately, there too was a contrast. \u00a0Once we learned the process of China’s vacation policy, it was easy to see that much of the wealth was generated by outside sources.<\/p>\n For me, one of the best experiences within the city was the opportunity to share it with a group of peers that challenged my thinking and offered encouragement and direction for this doctoral journey. \u00a0Whether we were walking to Starbucks in the morning or eating at Hutong, one of the top Chinese restaurants in the world with a spectacular view.<\/p>\n The greatest ideal that stuck with me in Hong Kong was the juxtaposition between young and old.<\/p>\n While I watched this old man exercise, I cannot help but think what he had seen in Hong Kong. \u00a0Did he experience the transfer of power from the British. \u00a0Will he be alive as the power is transferred back to China? \u00a0I pondered whether he saw China as a threat in the 80s and 90s, or whether they have been an ally in his mind?<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n