Austin Roadside

I'll keep my eyes open, but I'm not sure what I'm going to see...

A Simple Truth

When my brother and sister-in-law returned from their two week sabbatical, they brought me this from a decorative glass place.  They were with my sister's family at the time and apparently they all agreed that it was perfect for me.  I agree.

Photo Hunter: Advertisement

In my love for taking pictures of amusing signs, I assumed that the hardest part of this week's theme would be narrowing down the choices.  However, I quickly stumbled across the perfect picture.  I presume from the disappearance of this product's availability, this was a very successful advertisement.

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Photo Hunter: Walking

I have now been to a couple of countries where they drive on the left side of the road. This wasn't as confusing as I expected in the form of motor transportion, largely because I never drove. However, as a pedestrian I lost all confidence in my ability to cross a street because I learned how instinctive it is to look over a particular shoulder first and how impossible it is to consciously change how I view things. That is why I greatly appreciated these instructions when walking in Hong Kong, especially with the arrow:

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One Chilly Morning

I left for class to find these icicles. I really like that they were sitting on the ground.

This one feels very ironic to me...

Know the Signs: Hong Kong

I present for your enjoyment a collection of fun signs and other ironies found in Hong Kong.

I initially found this precaution very amusing. I now fear that I will find it difficult to cross streets without it.

Always educational.

This is the Spanish Hotel. Can't you tell?

When the bulldog just doesn't cut it.

At Shell, all lights must be fully clothed.

Clearly, this is a sign to Mid-levels and the world's longest outdoor escalator. How did we ever get mixed up?

Two questions: Who bought it? And who's sad that it's gone?

When having tea at the Peninsula, one of the fanciest hotels in the world, we found this Pooh Bear balloon on the ceiling.

Sometimes...there are no words.

Again, a sign to expand my education.

Ocean Park was a typical theme park with snowcones. And tasty squid legs.

You are what you eat. Although, I haven't been able to confirm that pandas actually eat corn.

Proof that Andrew was right - there is a McDonald's at the Peak. It's in the building across from Burger King's.