As we continue our mission at home, due to coronavirus concerns, I want to recap a great day in Hong Kong. On Saturday, January 25, 2020, we joined two other senior sisters for a substantial hike on Lantau Island to Tian Tan (commonly referred to as Big Buddha).
Tian Tan is the world's largest seated, outdoor Buddha nestled high in the mountains of Lantau Island in Hong Kong. The beautiful tram ride is most commonly used to visit this amazing site. However, some of us opt to walk the uphill trail to reach Big Buddha.
Sister Gardner (in her 70's) always joins a physical activity.
Rick reaches the first tram station as the rest of the group slowly walks the uphill trail.
Sister Wiser (in her 70's) weighs 100 lbs. on her heaviest day. No one out-runs this amazing athlete. She has hiked every known trail in Hong Kong (at least once) and continually finds more "adventures" for us to try. Mountainous terrain is her greatest joy. No need to eat lunch if one hasn't walked at least 5 miles. I forced her to drink water but her response to eating, "I've hardly done anything since breakfast."
Some of us feel the altitude change more keenly than others.
Tram station #2. Note the Big Buddha in the distance. We're getting closer.
The Buddha image appears larger with each passing mile.
Rick leads the way on the vertical stairs of wood (some are stone).
The overhead tram insures we are on the right path.
the top???
The Chinese New Year festivities are in full bloom.
We enjoyed watching this award winning group prepare for the dragon parade. Unfortunately,
they took too much time stretching and talking and the rain began to fall and the crowd departed.
What an adventure! Hong Kong provides endless opportunities for enjoyment!
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