When you go to Macau from Hong Kong, you barely notice you've crossed through immigration. The two former colonies have taken very different paths since rejoining the mainland in the late 90's. Macau has largely been integrated into China and adopted many of it's social policies, while Hong Kong has been much more resistant. Macau has also taken advantage of it's unique position to transform from a colonial backwater to the adult playground of Asia. As a traveler, Macau gives two things Hong Kong doesn't: historical quarters from before the 18th century and casinos. Also the best grilled pork sandwich I've ever had.
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| What's left of poor Saint Paul's cathedral. |
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| A little corner of Macau for relaxing away from the tourists. |
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| The House of Dancing Water didn't have much in the way of plot, but certainly gave more than one's fill of spectacle. |
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| A quick selfie outside the place we walked away with a free sushi dinner from! |
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