Adrian's Journal

16 March 2010, 7.30pm: Ruins of St Paul. Public bus number 3 took us from A-Ma Temple to the Ruins of St Paul. From the bus stop, we maneuvered crowded intertwined streets. Passed by rows of shops filled with locals and tourist alike. The sky was dark when we arrived, city lights flashed from a distance. Though late, the ruins were brightly lit and buzzing with visitors. The Ruins of St. Paul's (大三巴牌坊) refer to the façade of a Cathedral. A 17th century Portuguese cathedral originally known as the Cathedral of St. Paul. It was destroyed by a fire during a typhoon in 1835. Today, the ruins are one of Macau's most famous landmarks. The ruins now consist of a stone facade sitting on a small hill. You have to climb sixty six stone steps leading up to it.  That's all the time we have to explore Macau. Shopped for souvenirs from the rows of shops. Bought plenty of Macau's famous Almond Cookies. Riding on public bus number 2, we headed back to Macau Sands Hotel. From ...

Day2, 16 March 2010, 11.00am: Swim in Venetian Hotel Breakfast was Dim Sum at the Festivia Food Court. It's 15 degrees celcius outside and the kids wanted to swim. Great! There's a heated swimming pool in Venetian Hotel.   Looks like they are the only swimmers in the pool. While the kids swim, I made myself comfortable on a deck chair. The ladies sheltered themselves from the cold wind. The elegant structure of the pool entrance. Enough of Macau Venetian Hotel. Time to get out and explore Macau!  The good thing about Venetian Hotel is the free shuttle buses. You can get to the Airport, Ferry Terminals, Sands Hotel, ZhuHai customs. The free shuttle buses are located at the West Lobby of Venetian Hotel. We are traveling free and easy and most Macau's attractions are linked from Sands Hotel. It's just about 15-minute ride from Venetian Hotel to Sands Hotel. Let's explore Macau! NEXT...