Macau is a small place. But it has big dreams of becoming Asia's equivalent to Las Vegas - with lush hotels, casinos, exciting race tracks and entertainment attractions. It's certainly well on its way.
We spent our last day in Hong Kong - on Thursday, Oct. 30 - across the harbour in Macau. If you ever decide to visit Macau, leave early and make sure to bring your passport in order to get on the ferry.
Because we forgot to bring our passport, we missed the earlier ferry and only got to spend half a day in Macau - which began with an hour-long ferry ride from the Hong Kong Harbour ($55 CAN return fare).
We dropped by first to the Sands Casino and Hotel, where my niece Terry - founder of Vybe Dance Company - has produced a hip hop show that also combines live singing. We had such perfect timing - as her show was on when we arrived. The show was great.
Our next stop was to see the beautiful Venetian hotel, one of the largest and top hotels and casinos in Macau. Having not been in many luxury hotels, I was impressed by the indoor Grand Canal Plaza, which mimics Venice's lush canals - with high-end shops on both sides of the simulated river. I played $20 in the slot machines and lost within 20 seconds.
Our day ended 255 meters above ground - with the Skywalk on the outside circular ledge of Macau Tower. Only a harness tied to an above-head circular perimetre, prevented us from going over. Seeing Macau from this angle was just stunning - even for a guy who's afraid of heights like I am.
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