I’ve got three more nights in Hong Kong, and only one with Aaron. My happy hacker is in Beijing right now, oiling the gears on his networking machine. And so the world turns.

Our extended holiday away from Hong Kong allows us to offer some lucky person or two the chance to rent our flat on Lamma Island. The apartment will be available for up to 6 months starting in July at HK$7,000 per month and comes fully furnished. Located in quiet Tai Wan Old Village, the apartment is approximately half-way between the Yung Shue Wan ferry pier and the public beach (see map). With three bedrooms, it’s perfect for a small family.

Dreams, schemes, and flying it seems… that’s what’s in store for the Farr family in these next six months.

I only know a handful of expats that have family living nearby. This one fact induces serious expat networking and a well oiled community to compensate for family birthday parties, holiday get-togethers, or even cousin Caleb’s soccer game.

Recently we’ve had family visit from Pittsburgh. Shayla, Aaron’s sister, and her husband Sean stayed only for a week. Of course we reconnected with them with late night talks and daily outings. As always, it was too short a visit. Toward the end, Aaron and I agreed how much we relish our visitors and hope to always have a guest bedroom wherever we live.

There are a lot of dogs on Lamma, and consequently people complain about their kids being bit, or the random droppings in the middle of the street. I grew up with dogs, so I’m indifferent to Lamma’s dog mania. But, Maeli isn’t used to dogs, especially the huge menacing ones. She shrieks in fear every time one approaches her, even if it’s a miniature yapping one. I decided it was time for a change.