Friday, March 25, 2011

a day in macau

My friend and client from Dubai, Lashley, has been visiting me this week so we've been exploring Hong Kong- it's been so fun getting to know my new city. We finished up the week by taking a ferry to Macau, an island southwest of Hong Kong. Macau is a former Portuguese colony so there are many beautiful buildings, churches, cobblestone streets, and yummy Portuguese food. Most recently popularized by the many casinos and Vegas hotels, Macau has become a destination for Chinese gamblers and shoppers. We grazed the shops and hotels a bit, but spent most of our day winding through the small streets looking at reproduction antiques and eating yummy Macanese snacks, including the delicious egg tarts! Olivia enjoyed herself throughly on the stairs to the big church until she was besieged by cameras, she's quite popular here. I came home with lots of inspiration, sore feet, and some broken tile coasters (from the stroller falling) but all in all, it was a lovely day. 



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More from my fun week with Lulu later! Happy weekend. 
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25 comments:

  1. BrianneMarch 25, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Olivia is sooo cute! I can not believe how big she is getting!!

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  2. travelkateMarch 25, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Beautiful images! I never made it to Macau when I was in Hong Kong-looks so charming!

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  3. Laura-LuMarch 25, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Caitlin! I am continually impressed by your photography skills! You capture where you are so beautifully and the way you frame a shot is like artwork in itself. You inspire me to get back in the habit again. Keep 'em coming!

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  4. Park InteriorsMarch 25, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    I love those blue and white tiles!

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  5. silly6March 26, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    We went to Beijing for a visit while living in S.Korea. My daughter was just under 1 year with curly bright red hair. I was amazed how many people wanted to taker her photo! As an experiment, I stopped with my daughter and son. My husband took the video camera and timed 30 seconds. We wanted to see how many people we had around us in that short time. Over 50 people! Crazy. It looks like you had people want their photo with your daughter too!

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  6. lynetteMarch 26, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    When we lived in Singapore the locals always wanted their pictures taken with our kids too! I loved how warm and friendly it was! This post made me miss living overseas!

    Oh, and as always, beautiful post & pics!

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  7. PaigeMarch 26, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Hi Caitlin! Its so fun to see you traveling and doing so well. I look forward to seeing all your great work :)

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  8. Shannon "Fuller" DavisMarch 26, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I can't get over livi. She is cracking me up in these pics. Especially the one on the stairs with the people taking her pic. Stone expression. I love how she makes people work for it. I think you should blow that picture up and frame it.

    and your looking skinny mini

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  9. JulieMarch 26, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Hysterical that they were taking her picture!

    Where is your sweater from, btw?

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  10. KendallMarch 27, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    What a beautiful place! Olivia is so sweet! I can see why she was getting so much attention.

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  11. Larry WMarch 27, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    I can't wait to join all of you on a future trip to Macau. I loved the tiles and the all beautiful patterns you featured in your report. You're amazing!

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  12. Barbara Jordan DettweilerMarch 27, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Gorgeous tiles - I can definitely see the portuguese style in those as well as the architecture. I didn't make it to Macau when I was in Hong Kong - these pictures make me wish I had! Next time...:)
    http://bjdhausdesign.blogspot.com/

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  13. daninotesMarch 28, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Beautiful Photos! Olivia is adorable :)

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  14. Helena - A Diary of LovelyMarch 28, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Seems like a great day, and Olivia is so big!! Beautiful!

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  15. Sandra LaflammeMarch 28, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Your photos gives me a lot of inspiration! What a beautiful travel destination!

    http://omontreal.blogspot.com/

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  16. Libby BMarch 28, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    As a student firmly planted in the Midwest, I am living vicariously through your photos... love it!

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  17. High-Heeled Foot in the doorMarch 28, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Such fun! My sister is going to Hong Kong in about two weeks and I'm totally jealous!

    Hoe cute is Livi's outfit! Love it from head to toe!

    Camila
    blog.effortless-style.com

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  18. Dallas and KristaMarch 29, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Oh my goodness. Poor Olivia- those school girls can be frightening!! :)

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  19. CeciliaMarch 29, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    These are my favorite posts of yours! I agree with Laura-Lu, your photography is seriously captivating! I love getting a glimpse into your daily sight-seeing experiences (I.e. Markets in Dubai). I too, as Julie, want to know where your sweater is from?!

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  20. libbieMarch 30, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Great photos! Olivia is a doll!!! No wonder everyone is going paparazzi on her! I'm interested as to what's in that MiuMiu bag as well :)

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  21. Melissa Marie HeadMarch 30, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Thanks for sharing! Brings back fun memories of my very short trip to Macau. Loved it there. Olivia is precious no surprise they all love her.

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  22. The Single NesterMarch 31, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Oh my gosh. That photo of your daughter on the stairs is so precious!

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  23. BetteApril 2, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    There is only one thing better than shopping in Hong Kong, and that's eating. From small noodle joints to upscale French restaurant, you will locate all sorts of restaurant, eating hall and snack stall on earth in Hong Kong. Here I found small amount of Hong-Kong-styled snacks online (http://yummiexpress.freetzi.com/). This is definitely a good choice before I have $ for another trip.

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  24. SheilaApril 10, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Love your blog - so inspiring - and LOVE your striped sweater. Can you share where you got it?

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  25. palApril 16, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Lovely snaps..I have been to macau before but hadnt gone shopping. Can you tell me where did you pick up those tiles..I will be going to macau soon.
    And yeah, kids get that kind of attention here all the time!! My son as curly hair and the locals here in mainland china love him :-)

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