Memories of Hong Kong

My year in Hong Kong was excellent and I made some great friends at school. We hung out after school, went shopping and had lots of laughs. I felt like a Hong Kong girl when we took sticker photos together. We had lots of Chinese desserts as well, like mango pudding and sweet rice balls. Mmmm! My host family lived in Lam Tin, close to my school. I loved their home cooking.

Wiith my school friends, Angelina, Karen and Donna

Mock Trial Competition

I was in the St. Catharine’s Mock Trial team. We got to the final and had to dress in smart clothes, which made us nervous. People were surprised to see someone with blond hair (me) acting as a witness. It was good for my English. You should try it at your school.

The St. Catharine's School for Girls Mock Trial Team 2008

My School in Finland

We study a lot of languages in Finland. I’m learning English, German and Swedish, as well as Maths and Social Studies. We don’t really have homework in summer so I’ll get a part-time job and travel by train around Europe with my friends.

Life in Finland

I ate lots and lots of rice in Hong Kong. At home, I eat lots and lots of potatoes! Most houses in Finland have a sauna because it's cold in winter. My whole family will go there in the evening to relax and keep warm. We have a smaller home in the countryside for holidays. My brother took his girlfriend last time. It's beautiful.

Niina’s family sauna

My brother and his girlfriend

Niina feeding ducks at her holiday home

Vikings

Finland is near Sweden so many people think that we were Vikings in the past. This is not true!!! Vikings were Swedish pirates who sailed to many European countries about a thousand years ago. Everyone feared them.

Thank You Hong Kong

I really miss Hong Kong and would love to come back! It’s a safe and exciting city. You’re lucky to live there!!!