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Macau is a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and was formerly a colony of Portugal. The city is littered with colonial styled buildings  and feels quite different from the other SAR, Hong Kong.

The Macau Tower is from a more modern age and was completed in in 2001. Standing at over 1000 ft it provides a great view of the city from its observation deck.

For the more adventurous it hosts the second highest bungee jump in the world. Yep, people love to throw themselves off the tower with nothing more that a rubber band tied to their legs.

Walking around the streets you can often find street performers dancing or singing. Usually in the quieter areas of Hong Kong.

This performance caught my eye as it seemed slightly out of place. A troupe of belly dancers swaying with swords in their hands. This seemed to be a warning of “look but don’t touch”.

It just goes to show you never know what is around the corner and it’s not always what you expect.

Having Hot-pot is one of Asia’s favorite pleasures. This is usually a family affair or with a group of friends all seated around a table with a bubbling pot of soup in the middle.

Selections of food are ordered and each person cooks or dangles their own little bite in the soup. Cook times are generally quick.

The soups can be anything from seafood to vegetable and  my own particular favorite spiced. Ingredients are just as mixed, although most are selected to cook quickly. This is no way to boil a turkey.