My most recent trip to Macau was considered grandest among my previous Macau-Hongkong trips in terms of hotel accomodation. Why so? Because we stayed at The Venetian, the ultimate luxury hotel. Come & see for yourselves...

The Lobby

Touring the Grand Canal Shoppes

We stayed at Rialto Suite which is very spacious, with two bedrooms separated by a hallway. There are three queen-sized beds, a living room, dining room, karaoke room, a mini-kitchen where you can make your own cup of Ristretto, Livanto or Decaffeinato from the Nepresso coffee machine. I have yet to mention that there are a total of six flat TV screens in the room!  It's so comfortable, just like living in your own home.

 Marble-tiled bathroom with separate shower and bath

The view of The Venetian from the outside.

Must see tourist attraction, the famous St Paul ruins, Macau's most famous landmark.

First constructed in 1580, St. Paul's Church caught fires in 1595 and 1601. However, reconstruction started in 1602 soon after the church was burnt down. Completed in 1637, the church became the biggest Catholic Church in East Asia at that time. Unfortunately, a violent typhoon hit Macau in 1835 and the church caught fire for the third time leaving its glory a history.

There are still a lot of interesting photos taken. But unfortunately, I've already hit my monthly upload limit. Maybe I shall post them in my next blog. Tata for now!

   It was Moon Festival (Mid-Autumn Festival) last Saturday, Oct.3. Once again, Taiwan was threatened by another SUPER typhoon. Our spirits were not dampened by the news, however. We headed towards Tainan for the weekend. The weather was sunny in the afternoon, and it became windy at the latter part of the day. Still, there was not a single drop of rain fall. Wooohooo!!! What could be the best things to do on a windy day?

(centipede) (spooky tadpole)

It was FUN!!!

    A few days ago, I celebrated my __?th birthday. My good friends made it a point to arrive early at the karaoke bar where we'd usually hang out each time anyone of us would be celebrating her special day.

       I feel so happy because aside from having the most wonderful friends which ever part of the globe that I am in and having a loving family, God has been good to me all these years, taking very good care of me and my needs.

      I mentioned in my last blog about the typhoon then approaching Taiwan, the country where I presently live. I never imagine that it would cause such a devastating effect. More than a hundred thousand people became homeless because their houses were destroyed by mudslides triggered by the typhoon. Many were buried alive, still many other bodies left undiscovered.

     To this day, the news about the victims are still very evident everyday in local TV channels here. As I watch the family of the victims weep and grieve about their loss, deep inside me I am forever grateful that God has keep me and my family safe from the storm., and that  I have a comfortable home and a cozy bed to sleep on every night after a day's toil. 

     To my Xanga friends who sent me messages of concern regarding my condition and safety, THANK YOU very much!!! I truly, truly appreciate them!!!