Traveling helped me be more outgoing, more social. You know how there are two kinds of people, introverts and extroverts? I actually fall somewhere in between, making me an outgoing introvert. Best example is the fact that I’m not good at small talks, to the point that I try to avoid it. But of course when you travel, you meet a lot of people, people that you might not see ever again, and people who will be a part of your life. Either way, you try to build a connection with them. Since I stayed in Hong Kong longer than expected, my “social skills” were brought to the test. My weekends in Hong Kong were mostly spent on boat parties, or as they fondly call it a “junk”.
People in Hong Kong, well those that I met, love to organise a junk. Every weekend, the pier gets really crowded with people, locals and expats alike, waiting for their boats. I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend the whole day away from the hustle and bustle of the city and just chill out, right?
warning: this is a photo heavy post 🙂
My first junk was a farewell type organised by Sweety and Natanya for their friends who were going back to Sri Lanka. I have not met most of these people beforehand. So it was kinda intimidating (and scary) meeting them for the first time, but they were really cool and friendly.
Then another boat party, an early birthday celebration for the “Superstars – Sagittarians”, was organised by Sweety and Lucy, these women are on a roll when it comes to boat parties! People need to start calling them as the “boat queens”.
Next thing I know I was doing my third junk, I mean who’s counting anyway? Haha. This was organised by Sweety as far as I remember.
Food is cooked and served fresh on board. Drinks are also available and you can bring your own too. Gerard makes nice sangria and we were picking on the left over fruits. I reckon it’s the best part as it’s infused with alcohol.
My fourth junk was a surprise birthday boat party for Gerard, Cody and Claude, organised by Lucy and Yugo. Usually, we depart from Sai Kung pier but this time we went to Central Pier.
Wondering what’s included other than food & drinks? Well, they have wakeboarding, banana boat, an inflatable water slide, etc. But if you’re like me who’s not so crazy about water sports, no pressure because you can still have fun.
Not a fan of jumping and swimming in open water? Not a problem since there’s a jacuzzi on board where you can get cozy with a drink or a bottle of wine.
My last junk before I left was Cody’s birthday celebration. He organised three boats and basically had his restaurant on board.
Thankfully, it’s usually the same group of people from the previous junks. So I’ve finally gotten comfortable and small talks became natural for me.
So how did my outgoing introvert self like all these? I enjoyed it so much, all thanks to these amazing people. Makes me want to press the non existent replay button just to do it all over again. Yup, major separation anxiety right here.
So boat parties in Hong Kong? A definitely must do.
photo credits to: Yyo Ggo Cam / Gerard Yeung
You weren’t joking when you said it would be a photo heavy post haha. Looks like you had a grand time in Hong Kong! Cool shots!
Haha I sure wasn’t. Thank you 🙂
Hi, Chel!
ncie blog and it was my pleasure to meet you during this summer junks! there are incredible to live in HK, let us know when ever you pass by again!
Likewise! Hopefully soon 🙂 Thanks for the amazing pictures again.
I’ve been to HK so many times already but have never been on a boat party! It looks so fun! Will married people still enjoy it or is it more recommended for singles? I want to try it one of these days though.
Yes! There’s a lot of couples too that I met 🙂
Boat parties look awesome! Would totally like to experience that someday!
It is and it’s so much fun.
I oughta try this when I go back to HK. Looks fun! 🙂
It was very nice to meet you, sweetie!!! Already back to Manila?!
Likewise ❤️ Yes I am 🙂
This looks soo much fun and you’re with many friends makes it even more fun! I haven’t been here yet but I hope soon.
wow! this is what I call “fun overload!”
travel has definitely helped me in that way as well! i would love to go to hong kong one day 🙂
danielle | avec danielle
I’ve never been to a bota pary before! It looks really fun .
As I was reading through the first paragraph, I was internally nodding my head to agree, as I also see myself as an outgoing introvert. Then the photos rolled in and I was like O_O “Omg so many too-happy looking people!” Haha! Looks like fun, though. Always been curious about rides like that.