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The travel diares: Home

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Macau. My Home. The place in the world where it feels most like Home to me. Where I was born and lived until I was 9 years old. Despite having lived most of my life in Lisbon, Macau will always feel like Home. A happy place. I returned to Macau for the first time in 2016. I spent 17 years dreaming of my return. After a very emotional return, I wasn't expecting the second time to feel the same. But it did. Just as emotional, just as wonderful and all I could've wanted. I was Home. I didn't sightsee as much as the first time, mostly it was a time to relax. But I was back and happy. Witnessing the portuguese heritage in Macau. Albus demanded I take him to the Ruins of St. Paul's Church. Alleyways with mixed architectural elements.  Temple and incense.  Last time I visited, this temple was already closed. Finally, I did get in and look around. Not that I am a fan of casinos, but The...

The travel diares: Hong Kong part 2

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Here it is, second part of my stay in Hong Kong, last summer. My friends know me well and they took me out for the most local and authentic food. Dim sum is one of my favourite things ever and this one, at a market in Hong Kong, was de-li-ci-oooous! Plus, I got to see the master at its craft! Hong Kong has so many street art, you just have to look for it. Albus and I went to visit an old prison (he did feel a little odd, remembering his stay in Azkaban and all). Shiba 💜 The best way to end the day? Late afternoon hike! Yay!! Albus enjoyed the view. My last activity in Hong Kong was visiting the Big Buddha in Lantau Island. Upon arriving, I wasn't sure if I should go to the Buddha first and then do the hike or the other way around. I'm glad I did the Buddha first. Scroll down the photos and you'll see why. And this scenery was just...wow! To...