18 September 2010 was the third day, and also the final day in Macau for the group tour. Writer and four others went out for breakfast at the nearest coffee house. Writer had a toasted bread with butter and honey. So nice to eat, made fresh. The others also order another set to try too. After breakfast, all went the hotel lobby to wait for another person before proceeding to Macau Museum. At last, only four person went to the Musuem as writer's roommate is tired and also not feeling well. The group walks to the Musuem that morning. The whether was quite hot that day. It took about 5 minutes walking distance to reach the Musuem.
After watching the water show at the Wynn, the group went for a walk before they call it a day. Joking while walking down the street. The group took a picture a the bridge, what a beautiful night view. Then, the group went to other casinos as well. Writer and her roommate are very tired already at that time, but still moving on. Took some photos in the Grand Lisboa hotel. So grand and beautiful with the lighting and also lots of historical monuments displays in the building. After a while, the group walks back to their hotel and have a nice rest. They brought fish ball soup, with some vegetables for supper. So nice to eat and spicy one too.
After six of them has their dinner at the Portuguese restaurant, they proceeded to the nearest casino, Wynn. The casino looks very colorful and nice too. They a look in the casino and some tried out their luck at the jackpot machines. Well, writer tried her luck, and guess what; she won a little. Then others follow and after a while, everyone left the casino. Around 10.55 p.m. the group reached the front of the Wynn and writer saw the signboard, stating that there will be water show in the pond at 11 p.m. So they decided to wait for a while and have their feet rest too. Amazingly, the water show started as per scheduled and the group enjoys the show. There are also other visitors as well, no payment charge for the show. Guess what, the show is so cool.
The writer and five others went out at night for a night sight seeing and dinner. First, they went for dinner at the Portuguese Restaurant. Ordered some dishes of Portuguese foods. Foods are quite nice there and special too. The service is good too, as they are the only customer that night. Six of them enjoys the foods served and chatting, laughing, video taking, joking. Well, it is a very happy dinner moment. After dinner, the group went out for a walk and in the city. What a beautiful country, with colorful lights on most of the building, even nice signboard. They took some photos there, enjoy the beauty of the light like a bee, feel the wind blowing, posing for photo here and there and the most important is, enjoy with peaceful mind. Smile...
After visiting the Macau Tower, which is also the last tour place from the tour guide, the tour bus left us nearby the Miami Food Court. All of them thanked the tour guide and the bus driver, check for any belonging left in the tour bus, and tour trip ends there. The group then went for a walk nearby and takes some photos there too. After about half an hour there, all walks to the bus stop. Waited for so long, the bus still haven't come and all proceeded to the Sand Castle Casino nearby bus station. The group took the bus to, change another bus at the other bus station, then head back to the Metro Park Hotel. Everyone is very tired and porceeded to their own rooms to get some rest. Writer and her roommate went back to their room and once again, like the first day, tidying all purchased goods and chatting in the room. After a while, they prepare for night free and easy tour with four others.
The tour guide takes the group to the Senado Square in the afternoon and let the group have their own walk and time for photos and sight seeing. Everyone visited the Senado Square Tower. Writer and her friends went up the stairs, going up the back of the Tower and take photo. After that, everyone gathered at the Senado Square Tower staircase and took another group photo. Then, visit the Na Tcha Temple, just by the side of Senado Square Tower. The whether is very hot at that time, and most of the members brought drinks from the nearby stall. Writer brought a bottle of fresh ice sugar-cane drink, it taste so good. After that, writer and the others went to the gift shop they visited yesterday to collect the ordered souvenirs. Writers paid in advance for all souvenirs and the guys carries the bag as it quite heavy.
All 11 members gathered at the Metro Park Hotel lobby at 11 a.m, waiting for the tour guide bus for tour pick up. The tour bus came on time and the tour guide introduces herself and she also seek everyone opinion on what language that the group prefers. All agread on English as some of the members are non-chinese. The tour bus lead them to the first destination of the tour, the Lotus Square. As shown in the picture, the Lotus Square in Full Bloom painted with gold. The tour guide warned them not to step on the grass in the square, and anyone does, the guard will shout / yell at the person. The group takes group photo there and proceed back to the tour bus to go to next destination.
On 17 September 2010, writer woke up early in the morning, dress up like a student. That day is her modelling day where she is going to take lots of photo. She wake her roommate at 8.30 a.m. and while waiting for her, tidy up her thing before going out for breakfast. Two others who stay next room has woke up too and preparing to begin their fresh journey of the day. Around 9 a.m, writer and the other five went out for breakfast. They went to dim sum restaurant to have breakfast. Amazingly, all of the six person, ordered 16 different dishes of dim sum as they breakfast as shown in the first photo. Luckily, 98% of the food served are “thumbs up”. So good that the writer wishes to have brreakfast like that again the next day.
After all day long, everyone is tired and very happy when reached hotel. Everyone checked-in and have a rest in their own room. Writer and her roommate are very exhausted. As soon as they reach their room, both layed on their bed and have their back bones rest. After a while, writer’s roommate tidy up her thing as she brought a long of things, especially from Senado Square. Both felt a little bit hungry and writer cook instant noodles for both of them. While waiting for the boiling water for instant noodles, writers took photos of the hotel rooms. After taking photos, writer pour the boiled water into the instant noodles cups and left it on the table. Then both chatting and laughing in the room while tidying their belongings. So funny.
After watching the Dragon's Treasure show, writer and the others went the Bubble Souviner Shop located nearby the show room exit door. Writer brought a pair of Dragon jackets from the Bubble Shop. The shop accept both Macau and Hong Kong currencies too but payment made via Hong Kong dollar is cheaper. Writer received a large size umbrella for free from the Bubble shop. So happy. The souviner group photo also brought from there, costing HKD80. Everyone looks so energitic. Then, everyone went visited the City of Dreams Casino. It is a very huge Casino. After visiting the Casino, everyone went to wait for the bus to The Venetian just right outside the City of Dreams. It is a free bus travel to The Venetian.
Writer and the others went for lunch at the Food Paradise. There are lots of variety and the prices are reasonable. Writer has wantan noodles and have a cold chocolate drink. The area is very clean and tidy. Purchases at the Food Paradise accept both Macau and Hong Kong dollar currencies with equal trade rate. Then, all gathered at The Bubble to watch the Dragon's Treasure show. Writer and the others took a souviner group photo before entering the show room. The Dragon show was awarded Ourstanding Achievement by the Themed Entertainment Association in 2010 and it costing nearly US$40 mil to create. Writer made a video recording of the show while others snaps photos.