Maryknoll House

My uncle and aunt dropped me off at the Maryknoll House located in an area called Stanley which is on Hong Kong Island. My room shares a balcony with 2 other rooms and I am still reeling in shock over this view from my quarters:

I am here for a week of orientation to how to teach conversational English and introduction to history and culture, and meet the other 2o or so volunteers placed throughout the country. I think there's a good mix of recent graduates and people who have done other things since graduating, but I have not met everyone yet. Its kind of strange to be in this type of setting once again: feeling awkward and trying to make conversation in a big group of ten. Also, I have a roommate for a week! I haven't had to share a room since 2000, albeit that was a great experience.

On another note, besides spectacular views of the ocean from my room, we are located right next to a prison (the sign is in the far right, in the background):

By the way, Maryknoll is the program that has organized this upcoming year and conducted all the interviews and placements.

*Addendum: Oops, I had forgotten that I did in fact have one more roommate post-the turn of the century. I apologize immensely for this horrid mistake and it shall never happen again.