22nd Apr 13 - Giant Buddha
A scary trip on a very long swaying cable car to the Giant Buddha.
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| Embarked on a 4 mile cable car ride in v strong winds. Cars were swaying around. Quite scary. |
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| Not helped by the cabins having a glass bottom! |
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| Our first view of the Giant Buddha on the hilltop |
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| Souvenir shops line the route |
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| Euan taken with cats. He bought four! |
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| Prayer flags |
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| Euan pretending to be a Buddha |
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| Starting the ascent |
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| Eventually we meet the Giant Buddha up close |
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| Incense in the monastery |