Must Be Macau

Early (like really early) we left Hop Inn to catch our preferred ferry schedule going to Macau. We got a little lost because we never thought that the terminal is actually inside a mall. We went there early because we did not pre-book or reserve any tickets. 

From HK we went to the Kowloon Terminal or the China Ferry Terminal. It's actually walking distance from our hotel (or Nathan Road) if you're not in a hurry or plainly you like walking. A one way ticket (Kowloon-Macau-Kowloon) costs HK$147 for Weekdays and HK$163 for Weekends (TurboJet pricing). To get ideas on ferry rates and schedules try visiting TurboJet, one of the known ferry line in HK.

After roughly 2 hours, sail time and all the walking and transfers, we finally hopped in a Galaxy Macau bus which was waiting outside the terminal. Hotel buses are free! So beware of scammers asking for certain fee to get in the bus. Even the ones in the main city for hotel hopping tour, all for free!

We were a bit early for check in but good thing they have a baggage counter where we can leave our bags while we check out the whoooole hotel. So here are some photos from the very beautiful Galaxy Macau.

This is the ceiling shot of their very nice fountain. 

See how I captured all 4 same photos but with different colors!

Same with the main fountain (or chandelier as more visible in these photos).

And this wall panel as well! This one is my fave, I love how grandeur this one looks like!

Giant Christmas decors in the lobby.

Julius with the jackpot prize in the hotel's casino.

 

These are the gigantic gem like design in the other entrance at the back part of the hotel. Loving the rainbow feel in this area! This way leads us to the bus terminal of all the hotel buses in the city. Yey for free tours. 

Around 2pm we finally checked in and rest a bit. We were not able to visit the famous tourist spots in Macau because mr. weather wasn't really cooperative. It was raining non-stop and we didn't want to get sick. So we just prepared for a trip to the famous Venetian Macau Hotel. Again, a free bus ride from our hotel to the Venetian (and all other big hotels in the area). 

Venetian is a hotel, mall and casino in one. Famous for their Venice-like theme, you can spot tourists from different races all in one place. We had dinner by the food court and walked around the mall to see if we can get something to take home.

 

Sab's weird pose.

Love this dome ceiling and all the details towards the pathway going to the casino. Of course, we did not go in, mommy and daddy duties!

 

 Christmas tree somewhere in the middle of the complex.

And the highlight... this super nice blue sky! I thought it was real! We were faked! Awesome design and workmanship equals perfect blue sky inside the Venetian! (It was after 5 minutes that it was raining when we arrived.)

 

Like what I mentioned earlier, Venice-like. Complete with the man made canal and the gondola (and the gondola guy in uniform). 

And more Christmas decor! Cute carriage with a gingerbread house inside it.

And lastly, views from outside the hotels. 

View from Galaxy's bus terminal.

View from one of Venetian's exits.

We enjoyed Macau even if we were not able to visit the tourist spots. The staycation was worth it. It was a good decision as well so we can rest from all the walking we did in HK. I will definitely go back here. The misty weather here is just perfect!

Fabulously,

DanieMae