Our trip to the big Buddha in Ngong Ping was a very relaxing experience for us, what with the cool soothing breeze, the distant chanting of the monks at the Po Lin monastery, and the serene atmosphere at the top of the steps leading to the Buddha itself. Well, it was calming for most of us anyway. sadly, it seems Alex has a small issue with heights and was not such a happy camper on the cable car suspended a few hundred feet in the air on a windy day.
Dani and Natasha , however, fared much better and really enjoyed the view.
As we crested one of the last peaks on the way to Ngong Ping the Buddha finally came into view and we were able to get a better idea of exactly why they call it the "Big" Buddha. From where the gondola ends it's still another 15 minute walk to the base of the stairs leading to the statue itself, but its size is already apparent.
Being at the statue was a calming experience for all of us as we walked around it and took in the surroundings.
All in all it was a great experience for us and left us with a sense of peace that we all needed and are hoping to maintain for the duration of our time here. We are all very thankful to our friends Stella and Jaqueline for giving us such a wonderful day in Hong Kong!
David
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