Happy Valley Races

Going to the horse races is a very Hong Kong thing to do. It's incredibly popular, and considering the Chinese view of luck, the weekly races bring in quite a bit of money for this city. In any guide book, going to Happy Valley to see the races is on the top of the lists. The equestrian events for the Olympics were held in HK as well this year (although at a different track). This week, we got together a few friends and went to the races. For most of us, it was our first time going. The setting is beautiful with the open field and air against the backdrop of the city. We didn't win big (because we didn't bet big), but it was a lot of fun. A few people commented that it felt like going to a baseball game in the States...the same feeling of an outdoor event, lots of people, beer, snacks, and spectators ranging from intensely engaged to purely social.

friends Rebekah, Michelle, and Salome