Author Archives: Dani Alcorn
Hong Kong 2017 – Day 3
This morning we had a leisurely breakfast upstairs. Dad had avocado toast with a poached egg, Mom had smoked salmon (as always), but I went rogue and tried all the unusual dishes, including chicken bao (with mustard) and congee (a … Continue reading
Hong Kong 2017 – Day 2
A rather impressive thunderstorm woke me up early. The rain drops clattered against the window and there were several long rumbles of thunder. I’ve always thought thunder sounded different in Orlando and Chicago. In Orlando, it’s deep and rumbles and … Continue reading
Hong Kong 2017 – Day 1
Our first morning in Hong Kong dawned sunnily but with some ominous dark clouds on the horizon. After a fairly restful night’s sleep I felt pretty much on schedule. I decided to shake off the lethargy of sitting in one … Continue reading
Hong Kong 2017 – Day 0
Mom and Dad had access to a deluxe lounge in the airport before our flight to Hong Kong because of their business class tickets. They indulged in such wonders as buffet snacks, a full service kitchen, and free flowing champagne. … Continue reading
When the Cubs Won the World Series
Intellectually, I wanted the Cubs to win the World Series. Though it would have been better in 2015 as predicted by Back to the Future, I figured better late than never. But over the past seven days I saw an … Continue reading