The Hong Kongan Road

War is nothing like what happens on the roads of Hong Kong. Well, at least not compared to Honduras. Well, maybe Hong Kong is more like a British war, pre American Revolution, back when war was sport. I mean, I don’t know much about pre-American Revolution British war strategy, except what I’ve learned from Mel Gibson, BUT I DO KNOW THIS! People in England drive on the left side of the road, and so do people in Hong Kong –– one of the British Empire’s many gifts to this Chinese peninsula. And I don’t want to be culturally incentive or anything, but if you’re not driving on the right side of the road, what side are you driving on? Hm?

Traffic in Hang Hau, a suburb of Hong Kong.

Driving to the school from the airport, I was surprised with how civilized the traffic was. Roads weaved, bridged, and tunneled through densely populated hills and islands, still drivers respected lane markers, went a decent speed, and didn’t ride their horns.  

One thing did surprise me though, Hong Kong has some STINKING wealthy people, and luxury cars is commonplace. The road by the school leads to one of the few golf courses in HK and  it’s not uncommon to see Lamborghinis, Bentlys, and Masaratis rumble past. 

The intersection just outside the school gate. That's not a Lamborghini. 

They come on campus too. One Sunday, I came back from a grocery run in Hang Hau and the school driveway was lined with fully stacked Land Rovers. They looked ready for the Sahara, with water exhausts, and spare tires. (No, there is no need for a Land Rovers in HK). On another Sunday, the “Hong Kong Smart Car Club” had a meeting on campus. There were all different breeds of Smart Cars, some combining two of Hong Kong’s passions, cars and Crazy Birds.  

The Smart Car Club. Notice the second one with Crazy Birds on the hood.