We were able to see some of the Chinese Lion Dances at Tap Siac (the square near our apartment) last Saturday evening. I forgot to take my camera! We've heard that they take place quite often, so we'll get pictures another time.
We had more adventures on the bus; we were trying to get home from Fisherman's Wharf, and caught a bus that we hadn't taken before. We ended up at the Barrier Gate (the entrance to mainland China!) It was an impressive sight - huge buildings and walls, so we couldn't actually see anything on the mainland from where we were.
Our other "misadventure" took place today when we tried to get to the Grand Lisboa Hotel from the Ruins of St. Paul (walking, of course). We ended up about two blocks from our apartment, so we started out again and finally made it. Macau is not really all that big area-wise, but there is so much packed into this small space and the buildings are so tall you can't tell where you are most of the time.
Still hot and humid here--rain the past two days.
Chihdi (Later!)
The Ruins of St. Paul (Macau Landmark)
Getting Ready for the Mid-Autumn Festival
EVERYTHING is decorated.
Questions: What does the mid autumn festival involve? Does it cost to ride the bus? How's it going for the "new" Branch President? Do you do any proselyting? Will it ever cool down there? Why isn't anyone else posting comments?
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