The constant rumbling of the plane's engine, the distant chatter of other passengers, the announcement from the cabin crew to buckle up was the first few signs that told me, in a few moments, I was really leaving Hong Kong.
I looked out the window and saw the building that I just came out of - a large structure with glass windows that housed many departing people, whether they are tearful, happy, or excited. Jordan was still there, probably en route to his own gate, to board his flight to Toronto. The mountains, so close to us, provided a impressive backdrop against the many waiting planes in the vast lot. Beyond the mountains was the rest of Hong Kong, which had been my home for the past 4 months...
The plane ride was quite relaxing and enjoyable. I spent the first 4 hours eating, watching a movie (Limitless) and a few episodes of shows that I fell behind on. The next half an hour consisted of me disturbing my sleeping neighbour so I could go to the washroom, then struggling to find a comfortable spot for me to fall asleep. Once that position was discovered, I snoozed for the next 5 hours and woke up to find we were only an hour away from our destination!
My first thought as the plane was descending towards the runway of Vancouver airport was how far the mountains looked. It looked hundreds of kilometers away! It was a great change from Hong Kong, where the nearby mountain was simply a few kilometers hike or an MTR stop away...
It was quite sad to be leaving Hong Kong. I have such an incredible 4 months full of great adventures, fantastic people and delicious food! However, I am glad to be back home, to see my family and friends here, and to enjoy the beautiful and dry Vancouver weather. I will definitely be back in Hong Kong sometime, to enjoy the rest of the amazing places I never got to visit. It's not goodbye, but 再見 - see you again!
P.S. We will still be updating the blog and posting about our past adventures! Sta tuned :)
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