Have to admit, it felt weird celebrating Easter with just the two of us. But, we had a nice day. Went to Mass at 12:30pm, and it was absolutely packed. Perhaps they need more than one english mass. Got there just in time to get a seat, but there were at least 30 people standing in the back. During the holy water sprinkling part, the priest, who was an old white guy, thoroughly took pleasure in soaking everyone. he'd stand right in front of you, shake the wet palm branch in your face, then grin as you'd have to take off and clean your glasses to see again. When it came time to receive Eucharist, everyone stood up and surged up front en mass. No orderly row filing as in the states. But everyone went back and sat down after that, even the people standing in the back didn't leave early. Finally, the recessional song was the "I love him" gospel song from Sister Act. Asian gospel is one thing I never thought I'd see. :)
After Church, we went out to the new territories to play beach volleyball in a park. They only had one court, but it was very nice. There was only 5 of us, so we got lots of play time. I actually dug one of Drew's hits!
We the had an Easter great of egg yolk custards in little short bread crusts. Might be my new weakness in HK. They make every morning hot and ready. Ty also had like meat filled pies which were also delicious. And what's Easter without chocolate, so we had some truffles. Drew brought several bags of them from the US to give out as gifts, and it's been a real struggle for me to not eat them all.
Now watching the Florida vs. MI basketball game and Drew is getting pretty excited. Final Four, here we come!
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