Saturday 23 July 2011

Sofitel at Ponte 16, Macau

Hello, Friends!

Chris decided to take me to Macau for my birthday, and I agreed without protest.

For a change, we throught we'd stay away from garish casinos and look towards the old town, instead.

And that's how we currently find ourselves at the Sofitel on Ponte 16, luxuriating in old-world charm, Grand Hotel-style. It's certainly not absent of pomp, but it's far from pompous. Everything is kept elegant and stylish and well maintained. It's quiet here - a respite.

Our room overlooks the charming Macau Inner Harbour, offering a sweeping view of the historical peninsula.

Chris is off to gym and to the pool; I'm obviously blogging (duh) coz my palm still hasn't healed. But enveloped in such serene grandeur, my recovery process just might speed up...


With Affection,
James

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The Sofitel's facade

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Chris ascends Ponte 16

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Hotel Entrance

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Hotel Lobby

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Chris checks in

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Glass art

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Detail

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A stunning mural of Macau Inner Harbour...

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...actually wraps around the wall.

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Macau at our feet

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Our room

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Holy shit, this was the painting in the lobby... A sweeping view of Macau Inner Harbour from our room

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Jelly Belly in the minibar, natch

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Chris plans the day

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Oh, hey. Here's an idea. Fill up a vase with fruit and water, then top up with bright blooms. Fresh, clean, novel. Fab. Can't wait to try this at home.

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