Monday, September 13, 2010

Big Buddha





Last Saturday we went up to the Big Buddha on Lantau Island, Hong Kong.
On the way to the Buddha we had to go on a cable car. We had the option of having a crystal cabin which is where the bottom of the cabin is glass and the seats fold up so you can sit on the glass, but we decided not to because it was about 1000 foot drop.
We saw some people fishing in a little reed boat. Then the cable car stopped. We were hoping that we didn't drop to our doom! Luckily they were just loading on food and supplies for the residents and cafes of Lantau Island.
When we got to the top there was a sculpture that looked like a handbag with bubble gum bubbles filled with rolled up coloured plastic bags.
Then we went up the 268 steps to the Big Buddha which was made with plaster and bronze. It was over 5m tall.
It was the biggest thing I had ever seen and was really suprised how they had hidden the welding in the pattern of the Lotus leaves. We could even go inside it.
It was built by the monks of the Po Lin Monastry.

2 comments:

Mrs Scorrar said...

Looks like a fantastic trip up the cablecar. Reminds me of a time I was stuck on a chairlift in the Italian Alps for over an hour. Pretty chilly! Do you like the hussle and bustle of city life?

Anonymous said...

Whst an awesome time you must be having in Asia. A glass floor sounds frightening and I love your new choice of clothing in the first pic, perhaps you'll start a new fashion craze at Mahana! Love Mrs S xo