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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 diaries: China - Macau part 2

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Yup, part two of the most sentimental part of my journey through China! I was Home. And I didn't realise how true that was. Finding portuguese pavements on the other side of the world is a very unique feeling. Leal Senado Square. (Is this Macau or is this mainland China?) Ruins of St. Paul's Church. A wall filled with old posters... Absolutely loved it! And so did Pedro, so much so he wanted to pose for a picture! Visiting anothe famous site in Macau: Lou Lim Ieoc Garden. Oh how I missed these places... Playing board games in the park! Peace and tranquility in the middle of town. Childhood drink in my childhood city ❤️ Posing for pictures in front of my last school with one of my classmates ✌🏻️ The same place I used to buy little gunpowder pops when I was a kid. Still there, still selling the pops, 17 years later! One of the best places to eat, Nga Tim in Coloane!! End of the night snack ❤️ yum Visiting the last house I lived in Macau. We had this amazing view ❤️ Big fish tank...