Kobe Bryant of the U.S. looks on during their friendly basketball game against Lithuania as part of their training for the Beijing Olympics, at the Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel in Macau August 1, 2008.
We’ve got some crazy crowds here at the Venetian in Macau for the USA Basketball International Challenge. I’ve never seen so many Chinese wearing in Lakers jerseys!
Just to give you an idea of the amount of construction going on near the Venetian Casino on the Cotai Strip by Macau, China. This pic only shows part of the construction on the Cotai Strip. Also more construction further to the left off the picture and an entire casino off to the right of the photo.
If you visit Macau be sure to check out Hac Sa Beach on Coloane. It’s a favorite with locals and tourists. Not quite as nice Huntington Beach, CA but it sure is relaxing. Many of my friends live on Coloane Island and have great views with daily access to Hac Sa. I went there the other day when work was getting stressful and it really did the trick. Also check out the famous institution of Fernando’s Restaurant – great Portuguese food right off the beach.
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Here is info on purchasing tickets for Cirque Du Soleil’s show ZAIA at the Sands Venetian, Macau, China as of July 2008.
Tickets are available for ZAIA online – Click Here to Purchase ZAIA Tickets
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Destination Macau video report on Cirque Du Soleil’s ZAIA
You’d think I’d be posting this as a joke, but it’s true. Check out the article on CNN:
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/07/11/china.dogmeat.ap/index.html
For the record, yes I have eaten dog meat. Not in China (that I know of), but many years ago when I toured in South Korea. Tastes like a cross between Bald Eagle and Harp Seal…. 🙂
Hancock starts playing July 2, 2008. Starring Will Smith – The story of a super hero that has some personal issues. Looks very funny. Check out trailers and the official Hancock movie site at http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/hancock/
For locals in Macau – it will start playing at the Macau Tower on July 3, 2008.
Update – Oops – Hancock film gets a bad review:
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/07/01/review.hancock/index.html
Freddy Fender Song in Movie – Hey! A friend wrote me that they thought one of the songs used in the movie was interesting. I saw the movie and in one of the jail scenes heard Freddy Fender’s “Wasted Days and Wasted Nights”! That was a nice surprise. I think I played that song about a thousand times when I was touring with Freddy. RIP Freddy – we still love you and remember you!
Macau (SAR) China listing of popular clubs and bars for Westerners (farangs and gwilos). Please add comments to add to the list or submit your own comments about the best clubs in Macau, Taipa and the Cotai Strip. Macau island is located off mainland China south of Hong Kong.
*UPDATE* – Please read comments for updates on the Macau scene, things are always changing.
COMMON CUSTOMS OF INDONESIA
Indonesians as a group are friendly, outgoing people, always willing to help; however, it does help to have a bit of cultural knowledge before your arrival.
