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Aug 24, 2012

The Bungee Jump at Macau Tower

I was in Macau Tower, not as a bungee jumper, but as a cheerleader for my husband who fulfilled his dream of doing the bungee jump at AJ Hackett Macau Tower, the world's highest commercial bungee at 233 meters. After several days of pleading him to write about his experience, he finally did! 

Here's what he wrote:

Ed and Lady at Macau Tower

"I loooooooooooovvvvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeee Maaaaaaaaccccccccaaaaaaauuuuuuuuu!!" 
Those were the 3 words I shouted, while on a free-fall, when I tried the bungee jump in Macau. Until now, I couldn't forget the awe and the excitement from that experience!

Ever since when I was young (around 6th grade, as far as I could remember), it has been a silent reverie to do the bungee jump. I always had that enormous desire. I was dreaming of how it feels like doing one and thought someday, I am going to make it happen!

When we got the idea of going to Macau, the pursuit of doing the bungee jump tickled my senses again. After months of waiting, the day for my dream jump came. Upon arrival in Macau Tower, I registered at the lobby and proceeded to the tower's bungee jump area. I could feel my knees were shaking, my heart was pounding and I was having seconds thoughts “Will I do it? Will I survive doing it?” Afterwards, I realized that I waited so long for this and I have already paid the expensive fees at the lobby. The bungee jump full package, includes photos, video and a t-shirt, costs US$399. No payment refunds, so no backing out for me. 
Ed posing before the bungy jump at Macau Tower

Aug 21, 2012

24 Hours in Macau

I have always been fascinated with Macau ever since I saw a friend's travel photos. Since Ed and I had extra days left on our vacation, we included travelling to Macau on our Honeymoon trip. Another wish on my bucket list was granted! 

Here's how we explored Macau in 24 hours without a tour guide.

We took Turbojet's  8:30 am trip at China Ferry Terminal in Hong Kong and arrived in Macau an hour after. Two months before our trip, we found a perfect Macau Hotel that fits our budget. We booked an overnight stay at Metro Park Hotel. We got an early-bird discount of 15%  and a free shuttle service from the port to the hotel. To help us on our unguided tour, I asked for free maps from the concierge. 
Ed and Lady 24 Hours in Macau