Scientific assistants on shift duty at cheung chau had to stay there for nine consecutive days at a time . some colleagues really appreciated the serene life - style because they could read amply in a tranquil environment or admire the beauty of the star - studded night sky . however , when they eventually returned to the urban areas , they had to readjust themselves to the noisy city and to cope with the busy traffic 以前在长洲工作的科学助理每次连续九日留守站内,好静的同事自然喜欢这安排,工馀时可以在清静环境看书或在晚间观星赏月,不过当返回繁嚣的市区后,往往会连过马路也非常不习惯,要特别小心。