12 Nov 21011 ~ Macau

Listening to: Lena Meyer-Landru ~ Taken By A Stranger

My work permit finally came through, and in order to get it validated by Immigration I needed to leave Hong Kong. So, I took the ferry to Macau for the afternoon.

Macau was a Portuguese colony first settled by traders in the 16th century. The economy is largely based on gambling and tourism. Of the major casinos, there is a MGM Grand and Sands - I'm sure there are more but as a non-gambler, I didn't really pay attention.

The turbojet ferry takes an hour and costs $168 HK$, or about $24 USD.

Upon arrival, Macau Fisherman's Wharf is within walking distance, and you have the opportunity of entering an underground amusement park, which has a lava volcano on the top... I decided to skip it...

...as well as some ruins.

This is near the Babylon Casino.

Play it Mr. Tambourine Man!

This lighthouse was built in 1865, the first on the China coast and still operating. I ran out of time, so on a return trip I will check it out.