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April 14th 2008
Published: April 24th 2008
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Macau - Most Americans would raise their eyebrows upon hearing the name. For us, Macau is almost as exotic as secluded Timbuktu or legendary El Dorado, but in reality, it is more accessible than those two aforementioned places. Unfortunately, Macau is not going to be on traveler’s top list places to visit anytime soon. Its proximate location to mega polis Hong Kong dwarfs the importance of ... Read Full Entry



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Dragon boat head

At the Maritime Museum, Macau.
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Eastern and western architectural blend

Beautiful windows, anyone?
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Interior of the Venetian Macau

One of the elegant element inside the Venetian Macau.
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Grand Canal

I love the Chinese translation of the Grand Canal sign!
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Gondola

The Venetian Macau is not complete with its gondola rides around the mega casino.
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Gondola head comb

A very Venetian element.
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The Venetian Macau

Dubbed as the largest casino in the world, it is three times larger than its counterpart in Las Vegas.



24th April 2008

Qinghai Tour
Qinghai is an important livestock breeding center. Its livestock includes sheep, yaks, pian niu (crossbreed of bulls and yaks) and horses. Qinghai produces large quantities of sheep wool, meat, leather and sausage casings for other parts of the country. It is an important producer of medicinal materials such as caterpillar fungus, antlers, musk and rhubarb. Qinghai Lake is famous for its scale less naked carp. The province grows spring wheat, highland barley, broad beans, potatoes and rapeseed.
24th April 2008

Hello
Hello Halef, it is always great to see your blog. i can say now that i know a little more about Asia thanks to you and your detailed explanations of the places you visit. i also saw your previous blog about Singapore , i was a little concerned in the beginning but i am happy to know that your Dad is doing fine. i am sure it was nice to see your family.we live so far away from each other and it is unfortunate that we have to see each other in those moments. i specially like the picture where all of you are together. again thank you for the experience. talia

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