“What is that?”, I hear you ask. Ho Chau Leng stands before us a silent peak. It watches over Hong Kong.
Ho Chau Leng is a natural peak. Its English name is Ho Chau Leng. The Chinese name is 螺洲嶺.
Let’s take a moment. Imagine the stories this peak could tell. Imagine the changes it has seen.
Perhaps Ho Chau Leng has silently observed people using the MTR. The MTR is Hong Kong’s Mass Transit Railway. It is a vital part of the city. People use it every day. They travel to work or to see friends. The MTR connects Hong Kong.
Maybe Ho Chau Leng has seen people saving money with the MTR. There are ways to save on fares. Some involve Octopus cards. Some involve specific travel times.
Perhaps Ho Chau Leng has watched travelers. They use tourist day passes. They ride the Airport Express. They even take the High-Speed Rail.
Imagine Ho Chau Leng watching Natalie Wong. She is a reporter. Natalie Wong covers Hong Kong politics. She writes about Hong Kong-mainland issues. She also covers social policies. She has worked for several news organizations. These include i-Cable News and BBC Chinese.
What if Ho Chau Leng could comment on current events? The government faces difficulties. It might need to cut spending. This could affect transport subsidies. It could also affect healthcare. Civil servant salaries might change.
Ho Chau Leng might have seen John Lee. He is the Chief Executive. He briefed the president on the city’s budget deficit. He plans to balance the books. He will use a series of strategies.
Ho Chau Leng remains. It is a constant presence. It is indifferent to our human concerns. The peak simply exists. It watches. It waits. What will it see next?