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BBQ-ing in the Ground
... internet, cable, etc. Well when Jason told me we were going to the countryside what he really meant was that we were going to a geese farm where there is literally only a little shack of a home with no toilet and no running water. Anyway, I'm not going to lie, I was pretty miserable at first since the BBQ process is kinda long, it was blazing hot ,and there wasn't anything to do but it was still fun and the BBQ experience is priceless. Here are the pictures! ...
Oh My God
... had to buy three day passes to the Wutai Shan Scenic Spot. The cost bore no relation to the advertised price on the outside of the checkpoint. It was unsurprisingly significantly more expensive. I think we were done for about a tenner there.
On arrival in the village, we were immediately pounced on by the local family and dragged into their compound with the promise of a cheap room. To be fair, it was cheap, ...
Venetian Macau
... to Thailand in December/January... I'll probably be in Hong Kong a bit longer this time with a jaunt into China as well, but pretty much the same otherwise. Last year I came for the opening of the new Wynn Casino and this year I'm here for the brand new Venetian. The Venetian, Macau is the largest building in Asia and the 2nd largest in the world behind Boeing's factory in Washington although the Venetian can fit 90 747 Jumbo Jets inside. It also houses the largest ...
Macau
Took a day trip to Macau, a small island about one hour west of Hong Kong by high-speed ferry. It quickly has become a gambling mecca for those from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Several US casinos have built there, including Venetian, MGM Grand and Wynn. I expected more from Macau. Frankly, the areas where the locals live, away from the casinos, are quite rundown and dirty. There is a nice little shopping area with old Portuguese buildings (the ...
Mysterious Macau
... we know from 50's spy films noirs, we just need our trench coats. We took a trolley up Guia Hill the highest point on the peninsula. Up on Guia Hill is the old Portuguese Monte Fort that overlooks the city and harbor. From here we can see that there is another part of Macau; the new Macau of mega Los Vegas style casinos. Macau is famous for its casinos and they are building some huge ones. Gambling is legal here but ...
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