From Macao to Timor

Mar 27, 2014,23:10 PM
 

 

We start with a make believe world...

We start with a make believe world...


a world without day or nite or the idea of where we are.

a world without day or nite or the idea of where we are.


move on to the real world with real people...

move on to the real world with real people...


many many people...

many many real people...


until we arrive at a sign before the ruin...

until we arrive at a sign before the ruin...


following the sign might lead you to here...

following the sign might lead you to here...


and to the best marriage of east and west. Pork chop from the east, bun from the west

and to the best marriage of east and west. Pork chop from the east, bun from the west


and another great marriage: rice noodle and fried chicken wing

and another great marriage: rice noodle and fried chicken wing


And this is the best invention of an evil genius: fish ball with curry sauce.

And this is the best invention of an evil genius: fish ball with curry sauce.


At nite, we move to a Portuguese restaurant. Start the nite with loaves of bread and a super chill Bock beer

At nite, we should try a Portuguese restaurant in an ex Portuguese colony. Start the nite with loaves of bread and a super chill Bock beer


Portuguese or Chinese food? Who cares...

Portuguese or Chinese food? Who cares...


Goes very well with Bock

Goes very well with Bock


Wash the guilt with stuffing yourself silly with pork with a healthy sardines grilled

Wash the guilt with stuffing yourself silly with pork with a healthy sardines grilled


After stuffing yourself silly and dancing to a geriatric band performing their greatest hits, maybe we should find quiet and solitude in Timor. And what a view to dine for.

After stuffing yourself silly in Macau and dancing to a geriatric band performing their greatest hits, maybe we should find quiet and solitude in Timor. And what a view to dine for.


Work a little work. Most retail shops are owned by foreigners: Indonesian and Chinese. The boss of this store came directly from China.

Work a little work. Most retail shops are owned by foreigners: Indonesian and Chinese. The boss of this store came directly from China.


Fresh seafood, anyone?

Fresh seafood, anyone?


Take a rest. Chill out with a coconut

Take a rest. Chill out with a coconut


The road to Jesus...

The road to Jesus...


Similar to the one in Rio? Hhhmm...

Similar to the one in Rio? Hhhmm...


The view from the top. Anybody want to open a hotel there?

The view from the top. Anybody want to open a hotel there?


After climbing to meet Jesus, it's time to head back to the beach and follow the smoke...

After climbing to meet Jesus, it's time to head back to the beach and follow the smoke...


smoke and a crowd are always a good sign of good food

smoke and a crowd are always a good sign of good food


Yup yup yup

Yup yup yup


sinful food (but tasty)

sinful food (but tasty)


Beautiful, aren't they?

Beautiful, aren't they?


Intestine, anyone?

Intestine, anyone?


Any drink to wash down the fat? Of course

Any drink to wash down the fat? Of course. Beer it is!


Busy grilling

Busy grilling


snack by the beach

snack by the beach


at nite when we wanted to buy cards to kill the time, we when to this store. Fresh off China. It's like looking at history of Chinese migration to the south

at nite when we wanted to buy cards to kill the time, we went to this store. Fresh off China. It's like looking at history of Chinese migration to the south


Get papa's blessing before boarding the plane

Get papa's blessing before boarding the plane


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 By: cen@jkt : March 27th, 2014-23:25
the best food in Dili cen@jkt Katua's Portuguese restaurant A Bock in all the colonies A very tasty soup. Fill with beans, pork, beef, and veggies the most tender squid I've ever tasted Heavenly seafood porridge Heaven on earth Should I go to Portugal? Ma...  

The first 2 pics reminds me of...

 
 By: DRMW : March 28th, 2014-00:01
At first glance of the 2 photos I thought you wee in the Venetian hotel in Vegas. Great pic of the table with the view taken in b+w! I enjoy things like beef tripe and chitlin/intestine...was the BBQ-grilled smoked ones at the beach good? -MW

It's a clone

 
 By: cen@jkt : March 28th, 2014-03:50
Venetians Macau. Do you know the gambling revenue in Macau is 5x higher than Las Vegas? The beachside food is good, anytime there is sand under your feet, the food is bound to be good. cen@jkt

yes!

 
 By: DRMW : March 28th, 2014-10:14
Macau Venetian has been doing great, much more so than the Vegas one. Appreciate this post, I plan on visiting Macau later this year! HAGWE cen! -MW

Squid...Sardines...Mmmmm!

 
 By: jporos : March 29th, 2014-07:24
Thank you, Cen. It is 9:30 in the morning here and now I am starving! Seriously, that food looks truly great!

That squid...

 
 By: cen@jkt : March 30th, 2014-01:35
is really something out of this world. And I'm planning my trip to Portugal in summer. All in the name of FOOD :) cen@jkt

better than Vegas

 
 By: ED209 : March 29th, 2014-12:59
Cool photos cen@jkt, Macau Venetian is more impressive than Vegas Venetian. And the local foods look even more tasty, thanks for sharing these photos. We did a short trip to Macau back in November and had a great time. The portuguese egg tarts were awesom... 

Fernando's...

 
 By: cen@jkt : March 30th, 2014-01:36
Right at the end of Coloane Island. cen@jkt

Now I want to leave my laptop behind and travel again. You are a bad influence ;)

 
 By: Ruckdee : March 29th, 2014-21:10
Sorry, I meant it in a good way, of course. Thank you for these views. The two cities are lovely in their own way. Ruckdee

It's never been...

 
 By: cen@jkt : March 30th, 2014-01:33
my intention to be angelic and holy, anyway :) I prefer to be evil with a dash of conscience, rather than holy with an evil side. cen@jkt