**Iris' Castle of Happiness ^_^: GREETINGS FROM MACAU!

GREETINGS FROM MACAU!

the significant landmark of Macau, Ruins of St. Paul

abt 2 weeks ago, i went to Macau for the 1st time. it was my 1st overseas trip for work purpose as well. a very fruitful and educational trip for me. my product knowledge abt Macau definitely was enhanced after the trip and i certainly had great fun along the trip with the company of a grp of lovely delegates.

DAY 1: Arrival into Macau

our 1st day arrival into Macau was abt 9pm at nite. warmly greeted by my colleague from Macau HQ, we headed to our hotel for a late dinner. upon arrival, we were welcomed by a 13-courses dinner. woohoo~!!! it was a wedding banquet menu, hence there were dishes such as suckling pig, shark fins, chicken and more. the food was tasty but it was too much for us to finish considering the late dinner was consumed at close to 10pm late at nite. after dinner, we headed to watch some greyhound racing. it was an eye-opener for me and many of my delegates. some of the delegates even had some fun placing bets. day 1 ended with a visit to one the biggest casino, The Sands. for me, i juz wanna take a look at how the place looks like. casino gambling dun really interest me at all.

greyhound gathered before the race...

a photo taken before the race...

the rather well-known Sands Casino of Macau...

DAY 2: Sightseeing around Macau Peninsula & Hotel Site Inspection

we being Day 2 with hotel site inspection at the various hotels around the area which we stayed at & it was around the area which was near to Macau Ferry Terminal. basically Macau is quite a small country, hence it is easily accessible by walking around the city. the weather during tis period of the year is cooling, therefore walking around is a pleasure exercise.

Jocelyn & I @ Goddess of Mercy Statue...

a foot on top of Macau Tower, 10th highest tower in the world...

bungy jump and sky jump r activities available @ Macau Tower.. for dare devils to give it a try. mmm.. i will do it when i'm there the next time round! woohoo~!!!

Chapel of our Lady of Penha

Macau Tower & 友谊桥 from afar...

along the streets @ the historic site of Macau..

the FOOD street in Macau... all the yummy local delights r located along tis street...

Wynn Hotel...

Musical foundation @ Wynn Hotel... performance is once every 30mins.. lovely music with great water formation...

within the Wynn Hotel shopping area, there is tis money tree display performance...

all the 12 horoscopes as shown here...

the chinese zodiac signs on the top @ the ceiling...

start of the performance... the crystal lighting will slowing descend thru the opening...

as the performance finishes, the ceiling will close up slowly...

@ MGM Grand Hotel...

MGM Grand Hotel is one of the deluxe 5-stars hotel in Macau...

DAY 3: Trip to outlying Islands - Taipa Island & Coloane Island...

the 2 very lovely islands located around Macau Peninsula. journey by car across the bridges is abt 15 to 20mins... i like the 2 islands very much as it gives pple a very relaxing and laid back feeling. is the very kampung and olden days way of lifestyle on the islands. historic buildings plus yummy local delights r the main attractions of the islands. as for Taipa island, there r additional attractions such as Macau Jockey Club, Macau Stadium as well as the newly development of luxurious hotel resorts. the 1st in place will be Venetian which has been featured on CNA prevoiously.

Lord Stow's Portuguese Egg Tarts...

the very Famous and popular Portuguese Egg Tarts in Coloane island... super yummy egg tarts...

猪排包... Pork Chop Bun... tis local delight is simply marvellous. the taste is juz rite and the pork chop is so juicy. with the combination of Ice Milk tea or Hot Milk tea, nutting can go wrong. yummy yummy...

a group photo taken with the chef owner @ a local Portuguese restaurant. very authentic Portuguese food... something not to be missed when u r in Macau...

food street @ Taipa Island... 官也街... local delights plus all the yummy pastries...

interesting road name...

Chapel of St Xavier... Mother Mary in the Chapel is dressed in the olden times Chinese Fairy Godmother's style of clothes... peaceful looking Mothe Mary overseeing the peacefulness of the little island of Coloane...