J had been talking about porridge and dim sum before we even begin our trip.
So we looked up a nice place called "Tao Heung 稻香"
nearby our hostel with a good breakfast deal.
It was HKD 15 for 2 dim sum per person (for breakfast session 7-11am).
We had assorted dumplings 三式饺, fungi bun 野菌包,
and 2 different porridges 菜干肉丸粥，皮蛋瘦肉粥.
The porridges were our favourite.
They were really smooth and fragrant. I totally understood why J is so obsessed with the porridge.
After a satisfactory breakfast, off we head to Macau 澳门.
It was not originally in our plan,
but considering we might not make a separate trip for it, we decided today is a good day to visit. :)
We got our ticket (HKD 300 bothways) at the HK China ferry terminal.
Admiring passengers in the ferry terminal...with their trendy shoes.
After 1-2 hours boat ride, we arrived in Macau.
because we loved the nostalgic look and feel of old shop lots and buildings.
And I still remember one of the shops playing Sam Hui's 许冠杰 song
as we walked by and it felt as if we were in some old Hong Kong movie.
Took a bus from the terminal to the famous landmark (Ruins of St. Paul 大三巴牌坊）
I just realised at that point we need to prepare the exact fare because they don't give change. >o<
Then we got off at the wrong stop and end up wandering through the streets.
Which is good actually,because we loved the nostalgic look and feel of old shop lots and buildings.
And I still remember one of the shops playing Sam Hui's 许冠杰 song
as we walked by and it felt as if we were in some old Hong Kong movie.
Can't get enough of mosaics...
Stumbled across this park which were painted with all kinds of wall paintings.
We knew we're on the right track as soon as we reach this street.
The place was packed with people and shops selling stuff from souvenirs to meat jerky,
almond cookies and Portuguese egg tarts.
Plenty of samples to nibble on too. :D
Koi Kei Portuguese tart HKD7.
To my surprise it has a rich egg flavour but not too sweet. Just nice.
Cravings for Portuguese egg tart. Satisfied!!
The structure standing against the blue sky and colourful crowd making a beautiful picture.
We spent the rest of the afternoon walking through the heritage trail.
Another place we wanted to visit was the grand canal shops in Venetian Macau Hotel .
Clueless about the fact that it was in Taipa 氹仔 (connected to Macau via bridge)
because we came unprepared,
we spent hours wandering from different hotel to casinos.
As luck would have it, we finally discovered it's in Taipa just as we were about to give up.
Couples were taking wedding pictures all around the Venetian Macau Hotel 威尼斯人度假村.
The very luxurious and grand architecture...
There was a moment of confusion upon reaching the grand canal shops 大运河购物中心.
Adjusting from the night outside to "broad day light" in the mall.
Adjusting from the night outside to "broad day light" in the mall.
The canal was clean and beautiful surrounded by European themed shops.
Everywhere there were lamp posts and lights that lit up the place like day.
It was so surreal like a dream.
Though I'm not sure I like it, it is quite an experience.
Got a free ride back to Macau terminal on the casino's bus.
Had an exhausting day thanks to not doing any homework. :p
Tao Heung 稻香:
加拿芬道20号加拿芬广场3楼
Carnarvon Plaza 3rd floor
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