After some hours at the casino I wondered what to do except gambling in Macau.  I decided to check out the historic center of Macau. On many of my journeys around the world this list have been a good way to learn more about the history of the place I visit. Macao, a lucrative port of strategic importance in the development of international trade, was under Portuguese administration from the mid-16th century until 1999, when it came under Chinese sovereignty. With its historic street, residential, religious and public Portuguese and Chinese buildings, the historic centre of Macao provides a unique testimony to the meeting of aesthetic, cultural, architectural and technological influences from East and West. The site also contains a fortress and a lighthouse, the oldest in China. It bears witness to one of the earliest and longest-lasting encounters between China and the West, based on the vibrancy of international trade. UNESCO The A-Ma Temple is a temple to the Chinese sea-goddess Mazu located in São Lourenço, Macau, China. Built in 1488, the temple is one of the oldest in Macau and thought to be the settlement’s namesake. Wikipedia The temple is open to visitors and ranked as one of […]

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                    Shibuya station early sunday morning, it seems some had a more challenging night than me. Relaxing at the United Club lounge before my flight departs. Thank you for the fun experiences Japan. Doing this and be able to Travel Japan Kanazawa Toyama Tokyo all during just a few days have been so exciting.

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  Shinkansen back to Tokyo Visiting Tokoy tower           The national Sumo stadium              

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Exploring the western part of the country continues with a visit to Kurobe Railway and Kanazawa Japan. The scenery is amazing and the engineering great as I park the Suzuki in Kurobe. Taking the Suzuki to see the Kurobe Gorge Railway   A amazing opportunity to see spectacular views.    Have delivered the rental Suzuki and the journey continues with Shinkansen from Toyama to Kanazawa. Next stop Kanazawa, also on the UNESCO heritage list. 21st Century Museum of contemporary art in Kanazawa Outside the museum, designed by Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa. Sputniko! It is art.    A most helpful guy trying to google D.T Suzuki Museum Self-reflection, I have come to the right place.       Just a Geisha   Smart student. Tea house     The hotel in Kanazawa Traditional accommondation

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