On the work iMac I use the Aerial screensaver. It’s an open source app that allow users to run the same stunning 4K screensavers found on the Apple TV. These majestic slow pans of amazing cities and earthy locales can be yours without paying the hefty entry price for an Apple TV unit. I’m surprised Apple hasn’t shut it down since Aerial downloads directly from Apple’s servers.
Anyways, a screensaver that popped open last week was of a flight view of Hong Kong island. Starting from just behind the mountains from the south side, it slowly flies over island towards Victoria Harbor, right into the heart of the super dense city. It was beautiful to watch, though with a bit of sadness. It’s been two years since I’ve last step foot in Hong Kong, and I miss it so so much.
It doesn’t help that it’s Lunar New Year, so my family in China are gathering for the annual dinner. Seeing their posted pictures on WeChat brings a bittersweet feeling. It’s great to see everyone healthy and well, but man do I wish I could be there to celebrate with them. Hong Kong/China’s relatively draconian COVID policies mean foreigners - no matter the vaccination status - have to quarantine for a substantial amount of days before allowed entry. I simply don’t have that kind of vacation length to do it.
Other parts of Asia also have such requirements, prohibiting me from visiting some of my favorite places. Japan as far as I recall is completely shut down to foreign entry. I would love to go back to South Korea and Taiwan, taking in the Asian style of living and atmosphere I adore so much. At this point I don’t know what to think in regards to the possibility of traveling to Asia this year. All I know is, soon as quarantine requirements go away, I am absolutely there.
Starting with Hong Kong, and to see my family in China.
The boss is here.