Macau is a former Portuguese colony, just as Hong Kong is a former British colony. Only a one-hour ferry ride from Hong Kong, it is like entering a different world entirely. Macau is full of classic European architecture, combined with mega-casinos, Catholic cathedrals and stunning natural beauty. We were able to spend a couple of days with two other couples (The Ortons and the Roberts) seeing the sights.
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| Sister Kathy Roberts, Linda Orton, Kim Orton and Kenny Roberts joined us to look at the black sand at Macau's Hak Sha (Black sand) beach. |
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| Down a typical street in Macau |
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| St. Paul's complex. The 16th-17th century structure was destroyed by typhoon in 1835. Now it is an iconic Macau landmark. |
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| We got there before the crowds. |
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| In front of St. Paul's ruins, Macau |
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| "And that's why they call us 'Mormons' . . would you like to know more?" She was inexplicably quiet after I told her I was a missionary. This was at a museum in Macau |
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| An ornate antique bridal bed. |
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| A bride's chair . . the bride would sit inside and be carried to the wedding on the shoulders of designated wedding guests. |
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| Atop a large fort, with cannons aimed at one of Macau's many casinos. This one, The Grand Lisboa, we nicknamed "Death Star" because it seemed to dominate the skyline and was an unlikely photobombing structure in many pictures of more quaint and historic buildings. |
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| Okay, Elder Chamberlain got over-heated and we stepped into an air conditioned visitor's center. That's when Sister Roberts gave him a great tip: stand next to a cold slab of granite, letting the cool of the stone seep into your body, lowering your core temperature. It worked! |
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| At the MGM hotel/ Casino. Crystal butterfly and aquarium display. Incredible. |
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| At MGM |
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| At MGM |
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| More crystal art at MGM |
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| Is that a lion in pajamas? Or am I dreaming? |
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| Took a long bus ride to Fernando's in Macau. Here we had a Portuguese meal that was amazing. We joined a group of purple-clad middle-aged field hockey players and a large group of Portuegese motorcycle club members in black T-shirts. |
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