It was a crowded long weekend out of the island, waiting to board our ferry we were surrounded by aunties. Aunties dressed in red from head to toe and some even carrying red bags/luggages — all heading for “cruise to nowhere” aka casino on-board.

2 of the aunties next to us started chatting (in Mandarin).

Aunty A: Eh don’t tell my sister you saw me here ok. She doesn’t like me playing jackpot.

Aunty B: Ok ok.

Aunty A: Actually I only play awhile and always come back early.

Aunty B: Uh-huh.

Aunty A: Most times I just go there 走走 (walkabout) only.

Aunty B: Ya, i also like to play 走走.