Today we go to visit Casas-Museu da Taipa. They are the restored buildings which were once the residences of Portuguese officials and Macanese families (Portuguese who were born and grew up in Macau) in the early 20th century.
On the way to the houses, we walk along a small street. We see a small temple.
This used to be a firecracker factory, but not anymore.
Further down the road, there is another temple. This one is for the bodhisattva Kwan Yin, who is often portrayed as motherly figure like Maria.
Inside we see a lot of large coils hanging there. What are they?
They are incense. By making them this shape they can burn for a long time.
We take the stairs up. The trees lining the steps are over a hundred years old.
On top of the stairs is a small church, Our lady of Carmel Church.
Next to the church is a small park, where there is a statue of Luis Vaz De Camoes, the National poet of Portugal.
There are some exercise equipment in the park. It looks like gym equipment but it's for outdoors, and it's free! Since we have been eating so much, it's time to do some exercise!
Oh, I think I spot the houses we are looking for!
They are very European looking. It must be very nice living here.
On the other side of the lake, we can see the casinos that we visited yesterday.
This is the typical style of street signs in Macau. Very elegant, isn't it?
Nearby there is a garden.
It's a beautiful pond with koi fishes and lotus.
