Day 30 -- Gung Hai Fat Choi

The third New Year of the Winter Season has arrived. (Gregorian, Julian, and Lunar). Like the others, this brings with it a sense of renewal. It also brings memories of being in Hong Kong for Lunar New Years Eve and at the Kai Tak Airport on New Years Day. It was the Year of the Horse then, too. Our travel group of four went shopping with everyone else in Hong Kong. Crossing the street was an unforgettable experience. There were hundreds of people waiting to cross with the lights. The four of us had to grab hold of each other to even stay together -- we couldn't see each other at times. All those people were out shopping for new clothes, housewares and wonderful blooming branches of plum blossoms. In the evening there were fireworks over Victoria Peak and a lion dance in the hotel lobby.

The year of the horse is said to bring with it prosperity. I wish this for all of you. Today's musical selection deals with the theme of horses. Enjoy!

A horse with no name -- America