"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it solely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime." -Mark Twain
Hey everyone! I have started this journal in order to keep you informed of my adventures in Japan, as well as my travels throughout Asia.
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A-Ma TempleThe A-Ma Temple, dedicated to the goddess of fisherman, was constructed just before the arrival of the first Portuguese sailors in 1555. It is believed that Macau got its name from a miscommunication of A-Ma-Gao (the Bay of A-Ma).
Kun Ian StatueThis 20m bronze figure is said to be the only statue of the goddess of mercy in the world not facing the sea.
Grand LisboaWhat would a trip to Macau be without a visit to the casino? Larry tripled his money in less than 20 minutes... kind of made me want to learn!
