Joana, ( du geile Sau )

So an American (me), Englishman (Damien), and two Germans (Beni and Johannes) walk into Oktoberfest in Hong Kong... did I mention it was also Halloween night? The guys and I headed out to this celebration of traditional German food and music. The band, Die Notenhobler, played some great instrumental German songs while we enjoyed the "bretzel" and German sausages with sweet mustard and sauerkraut. The atmosphere was amazing with the Hong Kong skyline behind us. We decided to buy some animal masks for the occasion since it was Halloween after all and stopped by 7/11 for our Snickers since we could not go trick-or-treating.

The food was absolutely delightful and it was a great atmosphere to get away from the busyness of Hong Kong. The event was five and a half hours of food, beverages, and great music! Beni and I got to know some of the band members do to them being from the same area as him. They played a wide range of music from traditional German songs to western songs such as "Sweet Caroline," "Country Road," and "Amarillo." Our all time favorite song of the night was a German song called "Joana." It is a great way to continue the spirit of the party that is for sure! Our great new friend Uve and Alexandra allowed us backstage for a bit and exchanged numbers for us to come back a second time for FREE! Of course we took the offer and enjoyed it just as much the second time.

I am still helping with the youth group at KIBC and love every Sunday when I see their smiling faces. It is really an inspiration to see that age group starting to absolutely LOVE God and what He has for their lives. My friend Sam and I went over to share a little American football with the kiddos one Saturday after watching a movie in Brit and El's private cinema. The kid's wanted to play tackle so bad but we just couldn't allow that since it was co-ed. It was funny to attempt to explain the rules and then watch them change them mid-play of the game. We played in a doggie park that is in the middle of the horse reacing track. It was great to get away and finally sit on a grassy area!

A favorite place of mine and the other Americans is a place called Soho. It is a great place that offers many great restaurants from all different walks of life. Well there is this fabulous frozen yogurt place there that reminds me of the youtube video "Boys will be girls." They talk about the "pink berry" and while I was in there the guy behind the counter is actually from Cali and he asked if my friend had ever tried the pink berry. He replied and said he had no idea what it was... well if you have seen this video you would get the humor of my comment to both of them, "it's totes the best hun-cal." This place also had swings hanging from  the ceiling to sit on and enjoy your fro-yo!