Sunday 4 November Macau – This morning we took our life into our hands and went on a bike tour round central Hong Kong. Normally such tours cycle round the back lanes but this one was on main roads. Lucky for us that it was a Sunday so the traffic was much lighter.
This afternoon we travelled by Jet Ferry to Macau. Macau is an autonomous region of China. The ferry took an hour to get her luckily the water was nice and calm.
A Portuguese territory until 1999, Macau reflects a mix of cultural influences. Giant casinos and malls on the Cotai Strip, have earned it the nickname, “Las Vegas of Asia.” But it also has a lot of historic buildings dating from its time as a Portuguese colony.
We are staying at Studio City a Hollywood themed casino complex which has a huge Ferris Wheel embedded into the body of the building on the 23rd floor!! We have a very luxurious room on the 19th floor with great views.
We are going for a walk round the casinos tonight, stopping overnight then being shown round the many cultural sites on the island tomorrow before returning to Hong Kong tomorrow evening.
Coleman Adventures- North Coast 500 
I hope you didn’t lose too much money in the casinos Hope Sue’s cold is better and your leg is not too painful United lost so they have been knocked off the top of the table John wasn’t very well yesterday but is a bit better to-day Caroline will be here soon-Meat and potato pie for tea.with relish.John is still trying to get you an appointment=it is a nonsense.He will get the things you wanted ready for your home coming-Cant believe you will be home soon-but what a superb time you have had=I thought the suits were fairly priced.Love to you all Mum x.