On a hot summer day I like to remember the snow. Rila Monastery, Bulgaria. November 2006.
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03 July 2014
16 October 2010
Hong Kong - Lantau
After a day of relaxing in my hotel on Lantau, I set out on an adventure today. Flying through the air over sea and mountains.
I opted for the "standard" car instead of the Crystal Cabin -- with a see-through floor. Maybe next time.
It was a breath-taking ride, up and up and up over the sea, and over the mountain, and still more. The car carried us deep into the middle of the island. Below we could see hikers climbing the Lantau trail, many struggling in the humidity. The trail goes all over the island.
Just as we crested the last ridge, the Tian Tan Buddha came into view. The cable car ends near the Po Lin Monastery, and it's a short walk through a tourist area and up a very long flight of stairs (many thanks again to Samara for teaching me the rest step!) to the Buddha.
It was a breath-taking ride, up and up and up over the sea, and over the mountain, and still more. The car carried us deep into the middle of the island. Below we could see hikers climbing the Lantau trail, many struggling in the humidity. The trail goes all over the island.
Just as we crested the last ridge, the Tian Tan Buddha came into view. The cable car ends near the Po Lin Monastery, and it's a short walk through a tourist area and up a very long flight of stairs (many thanks again to Samara for teaching me the rest step!) to the Buddha.
More fotos on Flickr....
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