Face to Face Since returning from my trip, I have been enjoying beautiful weather, the kind that California is famous for—blue skies, daytime temperatures in the 80s, and a gentle sea breeze. Today, the weather was so nice that I had to get out to have some fun. I ended up going on a hike in Huddart County Park, a 900-acre park with trails winding through tall redwood trees. Not only was the hike good exercise, but it also had lots of shade (good for warm weather). About half way through the hike, I sat down under some redwoods to enjoy a sandwich. Suddenly, I heard footsteps and thought it might be another hiker (I had seen very few today). Within a few seconds, a mother deer (doe) was staring at me about 15 feet away. She hadn’t noticed me because the trees blocked her view. As soon as the deer saw me, she dashed away, followed by her little fawn (baby).

For an after-hike treat, my choice was the 許 流 山 dessert shop in Milpitas. I ordered the 芒 果 布 甸 (mango pudding), one of my favorites. Last year when I was in Hong Kong, I went to 許 流 山 in Wanchai and Tsimshatsui. I swear—the desserts at the one in Milpitas are better.

Speaking of weather, I have been reading that Hong Kong’s weather has been rainy lately. When I go to Hong Kong next year (May-August), I’m wondering how rainy the weather will be. Will it be possible for me to go hiking and trail jogging? Or will the ground be too wet for hiking?

我 依 家 有 0的 唔 開 心 因 為 聽 日 要 一 早 返 工 0架. Despite my fun today, I feel shitty knowing that it’s back to work tomorrow.  ¶ 10:45 PM