Macau Series: How we spent our last day

rubbing the belly for blessing (ala Buddha lang)

We wake up early to fix our things and checked-out.  We still have an available half day to roam around before going to Hong Kong.  We first left our baggages in the reception area (with no extra charge).  I just love this hotel.  There is no hassle in everything - from reservation, check-in to check-out.

the room is a big mess (with our things lying all around)

kami nang takot magutom  and gumastos (so unhealthy I know)

meet Stanley Ho (the father of Casinos here in Macau)

the small lobby 

We returned to San Malo to buy some "pasalubongs" and taste the freebies from different stores.  Breakfast is free!  Have you noticed we haven't dine in a decent restaurant yet?  Kami na talaga ang nagtitipid.  Honestly, we didn't feel any hunger while here in Macau.  Maybe, it's because we are so damn tired from walking around, that eating is always last on our itinerary.

 

the famous edible souvenir shop in Macau



hilong talilong sa dami ng mga choices

my nephew and I tasted a lot of candies.... sugar rush

a Filipino store

jerkies tasted good (parang tocino lang)

almond cookie making

let the tasting begin

sosing daing

egg tarts again (for 3 days actually)

 

a refreshing drink after the "free tastes"... the only milk tea store here

After the free tastes, it's non-edible pasalubongs naman.  Mike took us below the ruins where a lot of souvenir shops are located.

the ruins from below

affordable presents

There is one particular shop that tickled my shopping bone.  It caters the local artists' works. It was love at first sight for me.  Since the items for sale are unique pieces, the items for sale are a little bit pricey.

my fave nephew

the art gallery



mugs galore (hand painted)

the busy street even on a rainy day

almond cookie store I guess

There are also some antique shops in the area.  Too bad, I'm on a budget so I didn't dare tempt myself.

an antique shop

After the pasalubongs panic buying, we decided to dine in a fancy Portuguese restaurant.  If you know Macau's history, you're aware that it was occupied by the Portuguese for so long thus it was greatly influenced by Portuguese architecture, culture and a lot more.

We have chosen Boa (meaning boar or pig).  I learned that Portuguese food are mainly meat - steaks, grilled, etc.  But the way they cooked their meat is different from the Americans.  They don't char their meat.  The steak is soft and tender but without the blood.

yes, it's the guy that i'm taking a shot

not really cheap... multiply those numbers by 5

big big meal for me

our bellies are satisfied with the lunch

Before returning to the hotel, we passed by a Museum (entrance is free).  Here, you can see how the old Macau is and the way of living then.  Their history and culture is also rich, I may say.

the entrance

sosing bilao

old school lunch boxes

intricate artwork

love the window design

Then, we're back to the hotel to pick-up our things.  We rode a free shutlle to the port.  Then off we go to HK.