A Ferry from Macau

I wrote this right after leaving Macau. I'll update soon about the past few days in HK, but for now, enjoy.

We are sailing away from the shores of Macau and Jatana is singing me a song using only my name for the lyrics. Somehow this seems fitting. We are both very sad to leave our friends, but we both agree that we don’t feel like we’re leaving for good. How could we?

My last exam went well. I beasted two essay questions and think I did alright on the short answer. It was my favorite subject: Development and Management of Attractions. Ended up writing one of my essay questions about Magic Kingdom and what design elements the park has that I think are very effective. Needless to say, I wrote a lot and had to tell myself to STOP writing!

Jatana was reading over my shoulder while I wrote this. She is envious and telling herself that she needs to update her blog. She says she will………soon. Yeah right.

After the exam we went and paid our unexpected water and electric bill. Any future exchange students should know that you will have to pay for the last couple weeks you’re in Macau, but you might not get the bill until the night before you leave. It was lovely. Then we went to lunch at a yummy sushi place. Mmmmmmmm so good.

]“See you later”s were said and hugs all around. Then back to the apartment to finish packing and do the dishes from breakfast. We gave away some of our food to our friends, and I gave away my hairdryer to a friend. My bags are still heavy! Oh well. I still have some stuff to pitch when I leave Hong Kong, and the rest I say is because of all of the presents I’m bringing back for people! Ok, maybe there are a few items for me in there too.

I’m super excited to hang out in Hong Kong for a few days. I think I’ve scared Jatana with the prep work I’ve done for our Hong Kong Disneyland day. There are some things I don’t want to miss. She has agreed to arrive with me no later than 11am. I’m hoping for 10:15 so we can see the opening ceremony…if there is one. Not sure, haven’t read anything about one.  I’m also curious to see how the crowds are. It was completely dead in March, so I’m wondering if the crowds will be higher but still nothing like Disney World at this time of year.

Ocean Park tomorrow. Can’t wait for it either! Still need to look up some more info about it, but there appears to be some awesome rides!!! I’ll definitely post pictures from our day there.

Still have about 45 minutes till we reach Hong Kong and Jatana has finally begun to make her epic blog update. You go girl!

This has been an amazing adventure and there’s more still to come!