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Visit to Macau

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24 Sep

Hello, Crafters.

Yesterday was the last full day of our visit to Hong Kong, and today we’re packing for the long flight home. We went to Macau which is an autonomous region on the south coast of China, and is part of China.

Do you remember the photograph I shared when I told you about our visit to Lantau Island? The photograph where you can see the road in the sea, which disppears into the sea, and reappears a bit further away? See below.

This is the photograph I shared with our trip to Lantau Island. Note the white roof where the road disappears into the sea on the right-hand side.

Today we travelled on that road in the shuttle bus and actually saw where the tunnel went under the sea! This was definitely the highlight of our visit for me!

See the white roof!

To get to Macau we took the train to Central, then a bus to the terminal to catch the shuttle bus. We had to go through immigration – fortunately we knew we needed our passports!

Thw white roof as the road goes into the tunnel below the sea!

When we arrived in Macau, we made our way by bus to the terminal where all the hotel shuttle buses were and chose the Venetian bus, which dropped us off at the front of the hotel. The Venetian is a replica of the Venetian in Las Vegas but twice the size. Having visited Vegas seven times, we didn’t think it was any match for the Vegas Venetian.

The light at the end of the tunnel!

When we went into the Venetian, and found the map to guide us around the Venetion, we found there were four hotels which were inter-linked with each other i.e. the Sands, the Venetian, the Parisian, and the Four Seasons. As seasoned travellers to Vegas, we were very disappointed.

Macau.

We found our way out of the hotel to see what we could visit nearby, and it appeared it was just more hotels! This definitely was not what we had expected! As it was about 4 pm we decided to make tracks back home. We started with another free hotel shuttle bus, but this time we headed to the TurboJet Ferry.  This was very comfortable but we were surprised it took just over an hour to get back to Hong Kong Island.

Gondola in the Venetian.

Our feelings about our visit Macau are best summed up by saying, it wasn’t what we had expected, but we’re glad we did it! We will be travelling home without any regrets!

The rear of the TurboJet Ferry.

Overall, we’ve had a fantastic time in Hong Kong and would recommend it as a place to visit. We would definitely point out the problems we’ve had trying to get gluten-free food for me! The only visible sign of the recent protests was a wall next door but one to the MTR Station. It’s covered with various PostIt Notes with messages, most of which are written in Cantonese.

The wall of protest next door but one to our local railway station.

Travelling on public transport in Hong Kong has been very easy and cheap. Eating in the hundreds of Chinese restaurants looks very cheap as well, but we had problems finding restaurants that serve gluten-free! Surprisingly, I’m travelling home having put on weight! I’m not sure how this has happened, but hey ho, we’ve had a fabulous honeymoon, and I’ll get rid of those few pounds before our next trip, which will be Dortmund, in Germany for the Stampin’ Up! OnStage Convention in November! LOL!

I  will be back soon, probably after we arrive home! In the meantime, happy crafting!

JanB. xx



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  1. Claire Gagne says

    September 24, 2019 at 12:36 am

    Such a wonderful for us to be there with you both. A wonderful tour. TYFS

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    • Jan says

      September 25, 2019 at 3:59 pm

      Many thanks, Claire. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed HK with us. xx

      Reply
  2. Jean G says

    September 24, 2019 at 5:05 pm

    Such wonderful pictures and memories for both of you. I’m glad you had a fantastic honeymoon.

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    • Jan says

      September 25, 2019 at 3:58 pm

      Many thanks, Jean. xx

      Reply
  3. Reba Robertson says

    September 24, 2019 at 6:13 pm

    Safe travels home. Happy that you had a wonderful trip. I learned a lot about Hong Kong from you. Reba

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    • Jan says

      September 25, 2019 at 3:57 pm

      Many thanks, Reba. I’m so pleased you’ve enjoyed our trip with us. xxx

      Reply
  4. Doreen OBrien says

    September 25, 2019 at 1:16 pm

    Safe journey back Jan, I have really enjoyed reading all about your trip, Thank you
    Doreen

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    • Jan says

      September 25, 2019 at 3:51 pm

      Hi, Doreen. I’m pleased to say we arrive back at 7.20 am today. Needless to say we’re both feeling shattered but it has been a super trip. xx

      Reply
  5. Cathy Sharkey says

    September 25, 2019 at 3:38 pm

    I enjoyed your trip to Hong Kong it brought back so many memories to me as I lived there in the 70s. My husband and I will be going back there in December to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. It was wonderful to read all about your journey. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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    • Jan says

      September 25, 2019 at 3:50 pm

      Congratulations on your 50th anniversary, Cathy. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip, apart from it being almost impossible for me to eat out as a coeliac. I imagine you will see some amazing changes! I hope you have a fabulous time. xx

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  6. Audrey Shaw says

    September 25, 2019 at 8:33 pm

    Safe journey home both 🏡 xc

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  7. Audrey Shaw says

    September 25, 2019 at 8:40 pm

    Safe journey home 🏡 xx

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    • Jan says

      September 25, 2019 at 9:04 pm

      Many thanks, Audrey. Landed safely at 7.20 am this morning! Now to catch upon some sleep! xxx

      Reply

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