I thought the groceries were going to be expensive...

So...Craig was talking another family on the soccer field the other day about some of the ins and outs of getting started living here in Hong Kong. We'll take whatever tips we can get to make our transition as smooth as possible. In their discussion of many things, Craig inquired about if the electricity could really be as much as $1,000 U.S. dollars per month (as our relocation guide had informed us) and the couple said to Craig that their LOWEST monthly bill was $700 and that is when they weren't here and they were on holiday. Their first month here was $2,800! As you can imagine, this seriously cramps my style :) Can you imagine?

The kids and I just returned from the supermarket. It is funny how spoiled/lazy we had become in Eden Prairie. We take a taxi when we must, but it really is an easy walk to the local supermarket, the church, the beach, the school, the coffee shop... Unfortunately, it is all uphill on the way back. So each of the kids carry a bag. It helps when they ask to get something at the market...I say, do you want to carry it home?:) That helps them determine how badly they want it.

That's all for tonight...