Back from HK and Shenzhen (barely missing two typhoons, but getting caught in a monsoon...posts on that adventure to follow) as well as GP and mothers' birthday celebrations (talk about life being a party!). Thank you to everyone who has been checking in with me. Have lots of lovely pics to sort through and interesting anecdotes to share. I considered posting photos and notes while I was there, but decided best not to be a rebel in China (!) and played it safe until back home.
Here are a couple pics from Hong Kong: