Category Archives: Macau

So We’re Back in Macau

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

For one reason and one reason only – Franco Dragone’s spectacular water-based show staged in an almost circular theater they call “theater-in-the-round”. As we entered, we were instantly drawn to the magnificent center stage where the acrobatic stunts, beautiful lighting and … Continue reading →

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A Must See

Posted on April 23, 2010 by

Cirque du Soleil.  Oh yes, O Manel was part of the lure but this 90-minute mega production was one major reason why I found my way back to Macau.  The award winning creation that began with a group of street … Continue reading →

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I ❤ Fireworks!

Posted on March 24, 2010 by

Glimpses of the annual Macau International Fireworks Display Contest.  Awesome! Credits:  Papers from J Sprague’s Home Away from Home Paper kit; House of 3 brush# 12

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Making Good Use of Downtime

Posted on March 20, 2010 by

We were at the sea area in front of the Macau Tower early to catch the Annual Macau Fireworks Display contest. Early birds have its drawback… a long wait.  Its reward however outweighs it inconvenience.  Securing good front row seats … Continue reading →

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The Ruins of St. Paul’s (Ruínas de São Paulo)

Posted on March 17, 2010 by

The sixty-eight granite steps from the square will lead you to a façade of what was once the greatest cathedral in Macau.  Built from 1582-1602 by the Jesuits, the remains of St. Paul’s Cathedral was the largest Catholic Church in … Continue reading →

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Oh Manuel!

Posted on March 15, 2010 by

It’s a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you often get it. – W. Somerset Maughem Reservations were made and off we went to Taipa to lunch.  Those with insider knowledge or Macanese … Continue reading →

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The Real Macau

Posted on March 13, 2010 by

Beaches, ancestral Chinese villages and forested hills with nature trails… traditional countryside still exists in the islands of Taipa and Coloane. Here in the narrow streets and alleys with multi-hued buildings with peeling paints and stained walls lives the real … Continue reading →

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Take A Stroll With Me

Posted on February 27, 2010 by

In Macau.  Not only is the center an urban area with an old city, it is a World Heritage site to boot.  Inscribed on 25th July 2005 by UNESCO, the Historic Centre of Macau is a product of cultural exchange … Continue reading →

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