| Trip to Macau and Hongkong with Pat and Roger (5)
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Our last day (31-3) we spent mainly in the southern part of the peninsula. Less visited by tourists, lots of churches.
 The Holiday Inn, a good quality hotel |
 In the elevator. |
 Teatro Dom Pedro V (1873) |
 The early 19th century Santo Agostinho |
 Interior |
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From Penha Hill you have nice views over the peninsula and the neighbouring islands
The Avenida de Paraia Grande is a pleasant promenade
After lunch in the Pousada de Sao Tiago, we visited the A-Ma temple at the base of the Penha Hill. The temple is dedicated to A-Ma, the Mother god. Very old, although the present building dates back to the 17th century.
 Lunch in an old fortress |
 The A-Ma temple |
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The temple attracts many worshippers
 Offering gifts for the dead |
 Incense coils |
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End of our visit to Macau and Hong Kong
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