Karen's update

Hello from Hong KongHi Daphne, mom and dad and everyone else. forward this messaget to Janet andkids. I am going to try to skype you from the room. I am comng home in 4days. Wait till you see all the prizes I got you! I got something foreveryone. Dapnhe,Will you help me pass out everyone's souvineers when I gethome?I'm in Hong Kong now at the Eaton Hotel, Kowloon. When I checked in, theytook mypassport and a couple minutes later someone came up to me and said "comewith me please", I figured I was wanted or something! But apparently Patenrolled us in some sort of VIP club. I have never, ever, ever, seenanything like this place! They took me to a VIP lounge with free drinks,internet, library, food, everything. Hong Kong at night is a sight to see.It's overwhelming. I haven't even been to the room yet, but it is thepresident's suite or somethng. Pat said this room cost $149 per night. Ithink he is mistaken. In Chicago this place would be at least $600.I'm telling you, I have never....Thailand was beyond description amazing. I am at a loss for words. Everybodyneeds to come to Thailand and Hong Kong, if you don't you are really missingsomething special. The flight was not bad at all.The people here are so polite and nice, they make me feel like a VIP. InThailand, evryone smiles and is very polite, except the Muslim sea gypsyswho were very aggressive.I wanted to cry leaving Thailand, but now I am excited to be here in HK. Theonly problem is I miss Daphne. I want her to be here with me so bad. I can'twait to see her! I am going to bring her here. This is a great place for avacation because it is so cheap for us now.Pat is coming in tomorrow. I think i will do a city tour or something likethat.I cannot carry anything else. I definitely (sp?) have to buy a humongoussuitcase.Jaime, I really shouldn't encourage you, but you must go to Thailand.I have to buckle down and study when I get home because I am getting used tothis!I actually feel bad for Pat though because he has been working and I know hemisses his family very badly.Lisa, take advantage of this while you can!See you all soon. Bring a huge car to pick me up at the airport!