As we worked our way through these various temples, heading ever upwards, we passed many interesting niches.
A row of enlightened Buddhas with their swastikas symbolising the wheel of life.
Shrines of beatific Buddhas.
A tree of colours. A prayer tree?
Beautiful decorations.
The fat, laughing Buddha – who obviously enjoyed life.
Guardians with swords and music.
An interesting demon. Isn’t imagination wonderful?
A many-headed Buddha with elephants.
Three enlightened Buddhas.
There below us was the city!
Really beautiful statues!
The world is full of such beauty. I have been so fortunate to see so much of it,
You really are so fortunate to be able to travel so much. I truly hope I can too.
We did not start travelling until late – really only the last ten years. I worked for forty years and brought up a family. When I retired and the kids were all gone I really set out to do what I wanted – travel, photograph and write! Good times!
such a rich culture!
I find the temples really aesthetically beautiful. So different to what I am used to.