Monthly Archives: August 2011

The House of Dancing Water Macau

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I wish we knew about this show so we could have bought tickets in advance.  We just saw the trailer when we arrived already in Macau and unfortunately we were not able to buy any tickets as they were all sold out.  See the one minute trailer and you will probably be convinced 🙂 

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ZAIA Cirque De Soleil at Macau

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Sure enough, Dad and Mom took us to see Cirque de Soleil in Macau.  They saw this already 3 times!  🙂  A nice show to see when in Macau.

You cannot really compare Cirque abroad to Cirque here in Manila because they really build a theater for Cirque and they expect the show to be there for years.  So the stage and the props and setting are really really more elaborate.  

Previous entry:  Varekai June 22, 2011 

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Dried Fish from Macau

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Mom discovered this place through her readings and because she loved her first buy, she told me she had to go back to Macau to buy this dried fish.  I would not be surprised that is why we went to Macau!  There are quite a few vendors selling dried fish, but Mom says this is the BEST! ” It is not the same!!” She always tells me this when she is trying to prove a point to me.  She even said that people from Hong Kong come all the way to Macau to buy this dried fish.  Mom said to just eat it like tuyo or put it in your fried rice like the salted fish fried rice

 The place is somewhere near Senado Square.  It is a bit difficult to use a car or taxi here because the street is a no stopping street.  But somehow we managed!

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They give you the fish to smell….everyone smells it acting as if they can tell by smelling 🙂 

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Mom and the owner of the shop 

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Then we have it cut already, so there is this guy that has this gadget to cut it 

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he is so proud to show it and he also makes you smell it after cutting it 🙂 

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I don’t know the other things they sell, but they have plenty other chinese ingredients 

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They pack it so well, you can pack it in your suitcase and it won’t smell 🙂 I will try to document one time how Mom cooks this

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Misaki Urban Amazon Collection

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About Misaki

Misaki was established in 1987 as a highly specialized company focusing on selling pearl jewellery to airlines. Today, 20 years after its creation Misaki is a recognized brand distributed in more than 100 countries all over the world. Based in Monaco, the company produces jewellery created by in- house and European designers. As a pioneer, Misaki elevated the whole concept of pearl jewellery and watches by creating a totally new philosophy and life style for pearls.

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Urban Amazon – Express Yourself!

To celebrate the feminine power of the Woman of Today, Misaki introduces its new collection “Urban Amazon”.

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Brandishing her jewellery as sophisticated and contemporary weapons this new Amazon imposes her strong personality by re-appropriating those powerful symbols and nothing can resist her. Artfully assembled to glorify the feminine power of seduction, the “Urban Amazon” collection is an allegory of the personality of the Woman of the 21st Century: tough, independent, successful, sexy and stylish.

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This powerful collection is a perfect melting pot of long sautoirs, imposing rings, dominant symbols and trendy designs. Misaki will also launch new effervescent colors such as Champagne to enhance the originality and the delicacy of those pieces. To embody the multi-faceted nature of each Woman, some lines will play with the duality of matt black and silky white pearls introducing a special iridescent finish.

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“One is not born a woman, one becomes one”. Simone de Beauvoir

Misaki is exclusively available at Rustan’s Makati and Shangri-la Plaza.

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Tim’s Kitchen at Hotel Lisboa

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There is the Grand Lisboa which is the new hotel and casino and there is the old Hotel Lisboa.  We had dinner in the old Hotel Lisboa where they had this very good Chinese restaurant. Also in the Michelin guide. 

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They recommended the Crystal prawn, very expensive and it comes by piece.  It was a big prawn and it was really good 

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They recommended their sweet and sour pork which was really good 

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Pigeon 

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Complimentary dessert which was like “Salabat” or ginger tea 

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 Owner of the Grand Lisboa 

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And again in the Hotel Lisboa lobby are some precious items displayed 

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Grand Lisboa Macau

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Across our hotel ( Wynn ), is the Grand Lisboa which used to be the only Casino in Macau and owned by Stanley Ho.  He monopolized the industry for many years.   You can take an underground subway to cross the street to get to the Grand Lisboa

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When you go to Macau, you see things which you cannot imagine exist and see it right before your eyes.  This is a 200 carat diamond which was encased in the lobby of the Grand Lisboa.  A 200 carat diamond D Flawless and Brilliant!!!! The photo didn’t come out clear 

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And they had other precious things displayed in the lobby 

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And the hotel at night 

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FCUK Midsummer 2011 Collection

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Ladies Collection

The end of summer for FCUK sees a return to the original design spirit when the brand was founded in the70’s – prints are rustic and ethnic, the silhouette is free and flowing while elegant evening wear takes inspiration from Studio 54.

Tops, dresses and jumpsuits in cotton and silk are key in playful prints and washed out summer hues,transformed into evening wear in silk with eclectic embellishment. Harem silhouette pants in silk, cheesecloth and jersey echo the relaxed beatnik vibe. Beachwear is given a new retro design with ruffles,prints and bows in an array of bold block colours or playful prints with matching cotton playsuits, maxi dresses and off the shoulder smocks.

Old Copy indigo shorts provide a strong base palette at the start of the season, mixing with pale summer blues and a flash of ‘frenchie’ pink for a hint of afresh summer feel. The mood is classic elegance,with a quirky English preppy twist–small motifs on jumpers and cardigans adding a studious edge to summer style. Free-flowing shapes in delicate lace exude femininity and an summery air, while nautical stripes add a feel of mature sophistication. Think traditional Cornwall seaside meets French Riviera chic. Infuse these looks with refined ladylike confetti floral prints and tone on Old Copy.

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Men’s Collection

 

July and August 2011 for FCUK sees the return of the British Gent – the collection is clean, simple and classic updated with subtle design elements. Shirts are key with updated colour cuts in clean white,chambray and gingham checks, worn with tailored shorts and wider cut chinos in stone and muted summer hues. T-shirts and polo shirts are striped or given abstract prints. It’s about refined, classic style.

Inspired by the relaxed vibe of backpacking in South East Asia, Mid Summer 2011 features ethnic graphics, traditional printing techniques and love-worn denim. Extract printing using indigo dye follows the ancient method of creating patterns on to fabrics to create honest and unique designs across the range.Utility shorts in check or stone are worn with bold zip through hoodies and stone wash denim shirts.

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FCUK is exclusively available at Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-la Plaza, Alabang and Cebu.

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Antonio, Macau

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 A popular place recommended by many.  One of the reasons I love Macau is because of its Portuguese influence.  I like Portuguese food because it is similar to Spanish in many ways.  This was our first dinner in Macau.  We were actually very full form lunch so we were not able to order too many dishes but we enjoyed our meal

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The place is very very small and you really have to make a reservation to make sure you get a seat.  Some people were knocking on the door who had no reservations and they had to be turned down 

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Of course we felt at home because all of the dining staff are Filipinos! And we get special treatment 🙂  And true enough they told us many Filipinos come to Antonio to dine

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For the cheese lovers out there, please please do not leave Antonio without having this dish!  Gratinated Goat’s Cheese with Olive Oil and Acacia Honey Served on Toast, Lettuce and Balsamic Vinegar. YUMMY!! 

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Of course Bacalao – this was the version with cream and cheese 

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Click below to go to the website and for more information:

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