It was another whirlwind weekend.
I finally went to Macau. Yeah…after nearly 2 years in HK, I guess I must be the last bastion of expats who do not see the need to step foot in Macau within the first 3 months being in HK.
Anyway, if it wasn’t the incentive to stay at the Four Seasons with my group of close friends…I don’t think I’ll be there yet. And so…we planned and planned, and planned but closer to date, there were only Bard and I. Bard had to be there due to work and me….like I said earlier….its the Four Seasons Hotel plus it was FOC (thanks to friends in the right places...haha!!!)
Okay, like tourists….we did the customary tourist landmarks. We did not follow any particular trails, but Macau is a fairly easy city to walk around. From St Paul’s Church we found our way down pass a busy shopping street, cobbled alleyways with beautiful Portuguese names and ended up in the beautiful Senado Square.
If it wasn’t for the Chinese names, you’d think you are somewhere in Portugal. There were Portugese names everywhere. Bard led me to a lovely café at Senado Square to sample beautiful mile-high gateaux’s and aromatic coffee. Actually it was Japanese Coffee but it’s the ambience that’s important right? I sampled the cafe's famous Caramel Gateaux, light and soft vanilla butter cake layered with snowy smooth creamy whipped cream with crunchy caramel pralines. I luv the cake and whipped cream but not the caramel though......
Anyway, from quaint picturesque little town square, we then followed the trail of glittering neon lights and ended up at the foot of the gigantic glass encrusted and glittering lights of the famed Grand Lisboa Hotel, which is the first casino hotel in Macau.
This particular stretch of street is like a mini Vegas with gaudy and bright neon lights flashing various casino and hotel names. We walked passed several big hotels towards the Starworld Hotel because Bard wanted to show me the leggy and beautiful host and hostesses….
And yes…the hosts and hostesses look like fashion models. The men were tall, tanned and broad shouldered and the ladies were gorgeous and really, really sexy….beautiful people with great body, long, endless legs and beautiful bone structure that was simply oozing with sex appeal especially the ladies….…Even I had to curb some sinful lesbian thoughts from my mind when looking at these people….YEAH….they could do that to you!!
After that we return to the Four Seasons. Again, it is another world in here. They really made you feel important…maybe because there were not that many hotel guests, I think that ratio was 5 staff to 1 guest. Everybody was so attentive and welcoming. Never mind that I was only a free-loader, I feel like the whole place is mine. It was sooo luxurious and decadent. Beats all the other hotels I’ve stayed in this year.
Ohhh my……!!! I was soooo born for this…..hahaha!!!
A visit to Macau is not complete without going to the Venetian and casino. And yes…we did this too. I’ve been to Venice, so I guess there is nothing special here but have to give full credit to these people for creating a Venice of the east. It is the exact replica of the Venetian in Vegas complete with artificial lightings, canal and gondola rides. And yes…the gondoliers can sing Italian songs too!
As for the casinos…if you love to gamble you’d love this city. I’m not one….we tried our luck in the slot machines but again….no luck and no patience to wait for our luck to change. But it was exciting though…to see these people…the serious ones and the not so serious ones….
The next day we explored the quiet and deserted Coloane, the Portugese Settlement area. Again, it was exploring some nooks and crannies and it was soo peaceful. I dunno where everyone went, there were lots of houses but it was soo quiet and deserted. Guess it worked to our advantage. It gave us the privacy to take lots of photos (check-out the fb soon) and I really ‘bergaya sakan’ my new ‘sweater bulu-bulu’.
Then back to Four Seasons to watch the infamous multi-extravaganva Cirque du Soleil’s Zaia show. I’m speechless…the artistic direction and technical aspects of the show is mind boggling….
Here’s an excerpt of a of the show, performed by nearly 50 performers:
Zaia is about the musings of a young girl living in modern society, who dreams about being an astronaut, watching the world revolve far below. The usual cirque mélange of dancing, comedy skits, acrobatics and gymnastic feature throughout the 90 minute show, set to a compelling score performed by live musicians.
Just like the Zaia show, I could say that this trip was spectacular. I enjoyed every minute of it!
Anyway, if it wasn’t the incentive to stay at the Four Seasons with my group of close friends…I don’t think I’ll be there yet. And so…we planned and planned, and planned but closer to date, there were only Bard and I. Bard had to be there due to work and me….like I said earlier….its the Four Seasons Hotel plus it was FOC (thanks to friends in the right places...haha!!!)
Okay, like tourists….we did the customary tourist landmarks. We did not follow any particular trails, but Macau is a fairly easy city to walk around. From St Paul’s Church we found our way down pass a busy shopping street, cobbled alleyways with beautiful Portuguese names and ended up in the beautiful Senado Square.
If it wasn’t for the Chinese names, you’d think you are somewhere in Portugal. There were Portugese names everywhere. Bard led me to a lovely café at Senado Square to sample beautiful mile-high gateaux’s and aromatic coffee. Actually it was Japanese Coffee but it’s the ambience that’s important right? I sampled the cafe's famous Caramel Gateaux, light and soft vanilla butter cake layered with snowy smooth creamy whipped cream with crunchy caramel pralines. I luv the cake and whipped cream but not the caramel though......
Anyway, from quaint picturesque little town square, we then followed the trail of glittering neon lights and ended up at the foot of the gigantic glass encrusted and glittering lights of the famed Grand Lisboa Hotel, which is the first casino hotel in Macau.
This particular stretch of street is like a mini Vegas with gaudy and bright neon lights flashing various casino and hotel names. We walked passed several big hotels towards the Starworld Hotel because Bard wanted to show me the leggy and beautiful host and hostesses….
And yes…the hosts and hostesses look like fashion models. The men were tall, tanned and broad shouldered and the ladies were gorgeous and really, really sexy….beautiful people with great body, long, endless legs and beautiful bone structure that was simply oozing with sex appeal especially the ladies….…Even I had to curb some sinful lesbian thoughts from my mind when looking at these people….YEAH….they could do that to you!!
After that we return to the Four Seasons. Again, it is another world in here. They really made you feel important…maybe because there were not that many hotel guests, I think that ratio was 5 staff to 1 guest. Everybody was so attentive and welcoming. Never mind that I was only a free-loader, I feel like the whole place is mine. It was sooo luxurious and decadent. Beats all the other hotels I’ve stayed in this year.
Ohhh my……!!! I was soooo born for this…..hahaha!!!
A visit to Macau is not complete without going to the Venetian and casino. And yes…we did this too. I’ve been to Venice, so I guess there is nothing special here but have to give full credit to these people for creating a Venice of the east. It is the exact replica of the Venetian in Vegas complete with artificial lightings, canal and gondola rides. And yes…the gondoliers can sing Italian songs too!
As for the casinos…if you love to gamble you’d love this city. I’m not one….we tried our luck in the slot machines but again….no luck and no patience to wait for our luck to change. But it was exciting though…to see these people…the serious ones and the not so serious ones….
The next day we explored the quiet and deserted Coloane, the Portugese Settlement area. Again, it was exploring some nooks and crannies and it was soo peaceful. I dunno where everyone went, there were lots of houses but it was soo quiet and deserted. Guess it worked to our advantage. It gave us the privacy to take lots of photos (check-out the fb soon) and I really ‘bergaya sakan’ my new ‘sweater bulu-bulu’.
Then back to Four Seasons to watch the infamous multi-extravaganva Cirque du Soleil’s Zaia show. I’m speechless…the artistic direction and technical aspects of the show is mind boggling….
Here’s an excerpt of a of the show, performed by nearly 50 performers:
Zaia is about the musings of a young girl living in modern society, who dreams about being an astronaut, watching the world revolve far below. The usual cirque mélange of dancing, comedy skits, acrobatics and gymnastic feature throughout the 90 minute show, set to a compelling score performed by live musicians.
Just like the Zaia show, I could say that this trip was spectacular. I enjoyed every minute of it!
HK/ Macau/ Hk on Turbo Jet and Cotai Jet Ferry = HKD300++
One night at the The Four Seasons = HKD2000++ (FOC for me)
Ticket to Zaia Show = HKD1000++ (I don't make a habit of this but this is an exception)
Bard’s wisdom and attention = Priceless
Ticket to Zaia Show = HKD1000++ (I don't make a habit of this but this is an exception)
Bard’s wisdom and attention = Priceless
Thanks so much Bard.
With just the two of us left for this trip, it was still well worth it. We both know where we stand eh?
I had a great time honey !!!!
Ms Wannabee is lucky again to be in her elements.....................
1 comment:
ohh me too dear! thanks for joining!! we shall plan another trip!
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