Macau

[stapo49]

At the risk of boring you. While in Hong Kong we took a bus over to Macau using the new bridge/tunnel system. Macau is like the Las Vegas of the orient complete with remnants of it's Portuguese controlled past.
1. The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridgeis a 55-kilometre (34 mi) bridge–tunnel system consisting of a series of three cable-stayed bridges, an undersea tunnel, and four artificial islands.

2. Part of the ceiling inside the Venetian Hotel/casino

3.Fortaleza do Monte was built between 1617 and 1626 on the 52 metres tall Mount Hill, located directly east of the Ruins of St. Paul's. It was constructed to protect the properties of the Jesuits (mainly Portuguese Jesuits) in Macau, especially from pirates.

4.Inside the entrance to the Fortaleza do Monte

5. Looking over Macau from Fortaleza do Monte

6.Looking over Macau from Fortaleza do Monte

7. Macau housing

 

[CherylL]

I like #5's view of the old and new structures. How was the tunnel?

 

[stapo49]

I like #5's view of the old and new structures. How was the tunnel?

The mixture of the old and the new in Macau makes it really interesting. In the newer casino area you could be in Vegas complete with Eiffel Tower.
In relation to the tunnel it really didn't seem that we where in it that long. I think the bridge itself makes up the bulk of the journey.

 

[K9Kirk]

If someone gets bored looking at pics they should find another hobby or hang out with Dexter. I'm partial to #6.

 

[Photo Lady]

love the trip you take us on.......... beautiful

 

[stapo49]

If someone gets bored looking at pics they should find another hobby or hang out with Dexter. I'm partial to #6.

Dexter may be a bit extreme Kirk but thanks for the comments. Much appreciated

love the trip you take us on.......... beautiful

Thanks very much. I love to travel and I am happy to share my journeys.

 

[RVT1K]

Great pictures. It looks like a great adventure. Good for you!

But please return next year and take shots of the race ( Home | Macau Grand Prix ). Especially the motorcycles...

 

[Jeff15]

Very good set.............

 

[stapo49]

Great pictures. It looks like a great adventure. Good for you!

But please return next year and take shots of the race ( Home | Macau Grand Prix ). Especially the motorcycles...

Thanks very much. I would love to go back but we are looking at Vietnam or Hawaii next. Or may be both

Very good set.............

Thanks very much Jeff