Well there is not much to write here. Just notice the Portuguese influence left from 454 years of occupation. Of course I am certain the Lisbon’s democratic leadership is kicking themselves for ever returning Macau back to China in 1999.
The amount of money being funneled into this region in support of the casino gaming and hospitality industry is mind bogglingly staggering. What was once a backwater haven for pirates and poverty is fast becoming the Las Vegas of Asia.
In any event here are 14 snap shots from my day on the Macau peninsula also known as Macau proper. It was once an island, but after some aggressive landfill initiatives it is now connected to mainland China.
The following are the are some more pictures of the Grand Lisboa and Spire. The Grand Lisboa is the golden lotus shaped structure.
Another interesting point is that there are three bridges connecting Macau proper and Taipa. One of them is a taxi and bus only bridge. Another was supposed to have a light commuter rail system but the contractor who is currently in jail, did not build it to the specification, a lot less steel than was required. Thus the bridge can not support the weight of the rail system.
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