Finally we met again after three separated years. You have changed. Grown bigger. More appealing. But more expensive too, I’m afraid. Getting used to the luxury? Aiming for glamorous Tokyo? Still jealous of this city next door? Don’t be. You have your own style. More homely and original. Full of wonderful people. Some of which I count as close friends. And don’t forget the delicious food you are known for. It's so much more than raw fish.
I had a great time with you. Again!
Just like 9 years ago when we first met. Do you remember? July 1997. I was still young and innocent. It was my first time with a big city. But I wasn’t afraid. I trusted you from the beginning and quickly fell in love with you.
You have always been welcoming and forgiving to my inexperience with your culture. You thought me about the little differences. Showed me things I had never seen, felt or tasted before. Thank you!
It’s hard to say goodbye. It always is. I was considering many times to postpone my flight. But I had to leave. There are others I want to meet. Soon I will see Hong Kong for the first time. I’m very exited. Yes, I’m unfaithful again. But open to the world as you are, I’m sure you understand my desire to experience other places. You know I will return. And someday when I have seen enough. I will stay.

Love, Patrick

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