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Sep 18, 2022 • 18 tweets • 7 min read
Sawasdee kaa from SuvarnaBOOM! You’ll never guess where I’m off to today
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Aug 10, 2021 • 26 tweets • 8 min read
It has been a slog writing today so I’ve brought the dog for a walk doon the water to clear my head.
This wee sampan looks like it’s been freshly painted 💚💛
Feb 2, 2021 • 6 tweets • 4 min read
I really fucking love Hong Kong
I have an exciting reason for leaving the flat today
Nov 3, 2019 • 17 tweets • 3 min read
I mentioned yesterday that I had a chat with a green police officer yesterday, while trying to make my way home. Kept expecting him to shoo me away but we ended up talking for nearly 30 mins.
There were 8 of them in Supreme Court Gardens just standing around, no masks or helmets, smiling, relaxed. I approached and asked about the MTR situation then disarmed them by saying ‘hey, you seem like nice guys. They immediately said ‘We are!’
Sep 30, 2019 • 13 tweets • 5 min read
Woke up few times last night thinking about the poor lad I witnessed being beaten and arrested. Managed to flip the video now so going to try to explain what happened. First, I don’t go to the front lines, more on edges offering moral support. 16.43 was on bridge watching this
Afterwards, I thought I would walk over to the original Lennon Wall, which was in bits.
Jul 3, 2019 • 10 tweets • 4 min read
I think Hong Kong’s protesters need a wee hearts and minds campaign. But seriously, how can anyone not love them? Look at this AMAZING supply chain they set up on Monday night 🙌
These lines involved hundreds of people, running for hundreds of metres, using only shouts and hand signals to convey supplies. How can you not adore them!
Nov 15, 2018 • 31 tweets • 6 min read
Today I shall be travelling from Hong Kong to Macau via the world’s longest sea bridge. At the moment it is extremely tourist unfriendly. reckon it’s going to take me at least three hours door to door. Part one: catching the A11 airport bus from Causeway Bay.
Left my flat at 9.15am. Let’s see