I ate at a neighborhood restaurant, which was one of the nicer meals I have had in a long time.
Then I ventured out onto the main square and was greeted by the Wednesday handicrafts market. I used this opportunity to find a much overdue birthday gift for my nephew, Peter. Let's face it, it's tough to find something local and unique in Hong Kong for a 3 year old boy. But in the Baltics, they sell handmade wooden trains -- right up his alley.
I spent the day relaxing in the old city and was surprised when I looked at my watch to see how late it was. This picture is taken around 9pm and it is still quite light out. This is obviously due to the proximity to the North Pole.
Many people say that the Baltic and Nordic countries have a problem with alcoholism because people are depressed by the darkness in winter. I say it is because in the summer, there is nothing natural (i.e. darkness) telling them it's time to go home, so they stay up all night drinking.
Then I ventured out onto the main square and was greeted by the Wednesday handicrafts market. I used this opportunity to find a much overdue birthday gift for my nephew, Peter. Let's face it, it's tough to find something local and unique in Hong Kong for a 3 year old boy. But in the Baltics, they sell handmade wooden trains -- right up his alley.
I spent the day relaxing in the old city and was surprised when I looked at my watch to see how late it was. This picture is taken around 9pm and it is still quite light out. This is obviously due to the proximity to the North Pole.
Many people say that the Baltic and Nordic countries have a problem with alcoholism because people are depressed by the darkness in winter. I say it is because in the summer, there is nothing natural (i.e. darkness) telling them it's time to go home, so they stay up all night drinking.
2 comments:
Great title. I guess they drink when it's dark and when it's light.
That happened to me in Anchorage AK in June. I found myself wandering around in the "twilight" of 11pm.
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