Not many left!

We like to go to Macau.

We like Macau this way

...and this way

...and this way

We like the old style streets, buildings and decorations of Macau. They are attractive and give you a warm feeling. While you are walking in the street, you enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and special nostalgic styles. However, these scenes are getting fewer and fewer. I hope they will not be replaced by the metropolitan hotels and casinos like what we saw below. If there are no more old style buildings and streets, there will be nothing to attract the long term loyal tourists of Macau like us.

Time flies!

I said 'I'm free' not long ago and now its finished. Tomorrow is 1st September and the first day of the new term. Back to school and work, work, work again. Oh! That's life:-(

18 holes

It was my first time out in a real golf course.

I went to Shenzhen with my friends last week. The weather was not so hot after a few days' rain. Thank God. The golf course was beautiful (to my standard). I left home at six fifteen in the morning and reached the golf course at about nine. We formed four in a group and started to play.

I have learnt a lot from my partners. They were great.

I felt excited and worried at the same time. I was excited because I had dreamt of playing in a golf course for a long time. I worried that I would be the burden of my group because I was the beginner and they played much better than me. They were very nice people, encouraged me and taught me during the game.

I played from the red tees.

There were four sets of tees in this course, the black, blue, white and red. The two gentlemen started out from the blue. Me and Momo started out from the red. I couldn't hit the ball at the beginning because I either moved my back or using too much strength during the drive. It was getting better with the advice from my partners.

Could I hit this ball? Guess :-)

Owing to the difference in standards among us and keeping up the pace of the game. We didn't play strictly by the rules and no strokes were records. I was happy about that :-) To be honest, I need to have more games before I record my strokes. On the other hand, I am looking forward to the scoring because scoring will make one strive for improvement.

On the green (chipping and putting are fun)

I had a great time on that day. I could feel the gradual improvement from the first hole to the last. I only lost two balls totally (not bad for a beginner ;-)), one rolled into a small stream and one dropped into the volley that I was not strong enough to whacked the ball over it. It took about four to five hours to finish the game. I was happy to finish the eighteen holes and I am looking forward to the next game.

Two weeks now

Two weeks have gone since the holiday started. The second week was not that good. I have had a flu for a few days. The best day was Thursday where I went to learn golfing. I have learnt putting, chipping and driving club No. 3. It was fun and I met some new friends, too. That was a great day although the weather was very bad. When I was driving home from Sai Kung, the rain was so so heavy and really scared me. Within an hour, the rain warning turned from amber, red to black.
I have bought a pair of running shoes for Hei Hei, my nephew. I tried to encourage him to run so that first, he doesn't need to stay at home all day playing computer games and second, he can build his confidence and have a higher spirit. I will run with him whenever I have time. I hope he can have the endurance to develope this habit.

One week already

It has been a week since the summer holiday started. I have not wasted the first week to conclude. I have cycled three times to Ma On Shan, doing sit-up every day, walking and running, playing tennis with Lai Lai and exercise with Wii. Not bad at all :-) Unfortunately, I haven't swum at all since the holiday. I would do it maybe the week after. Next week I'll be busy, on duty, have body check and play golf.

Cycled to Ma On Shan

Pat Sin Range at the back

I cycled to Ma On Shan and back in the evening, it was great. I cycled from the floating restaurant to Wu Kai Sha and back. The route is easy, not many ups and downs. It is good for beginners, families and older people. If you want a harder route, take the one along Tolo Highway to Tai Po.

I began to cycle at about 6.20 pm in the evening. The sun was going down. When I returned, the sun has already gone but it was still bright. The promenade along Ma On Shan is very nice. It has a beautiful scenery. You can also see the Chinese University and Pat Sin Range on the opposite side.The walking path is very wide. It is separated from the cycle path. In between, you can find the children's playground. If you want a leisure ride and enjoy the view, I recommend you this route.

I might run all the way there one day :-)

What I did on the first day

Walked past Sha Tin Sports Ground, I decided to go in and have a walk. I have walked and run leisurely for 2000 metres to help my food digest. It was great. Not many people in the sports ground, it was only about ten. I think it is a waste to turn on the lights and serve such few people. The government should do something to encourage people making use of the facilities.