Ferry to Lantau Island ( took about 45 min ) arrived in Mui Wo and took the bus to Ngong Ping where the worlds biggest bronze Buddha lives on top of a mountain. Beautiful scenery and lush vegetation along the way and small villages.
The Po Lin Monastery and the Buddha, set on a hill, was wonderful surprise.
Lots of visitors, interesting kiosks, lunch according to taste and shady trees to provide cool in the heat.
Ouma and Oupa didn’t’ make the many steps up to the Buddha but stayed behind with Jake. The views from the top offered scenes that showed both sides of the island and interesting similarities between Christianity and Buddhism in the offering of three gifts – gold , frankincense and myrrh.
On our way to the cable car we happened upon an inspiring exhibition by the Po Lin monks. Showing off their strength of mind and body. That was Jake’s favourite.
We came down the mountain in a cable car from Ngong Ping to Tung Chung. The cable car has a glass bottom which provided thrills and brought us back to the MTR that took us back to Hong Kong.
A wonderful day out.
