Our first full day started with a classic visit, one which Scott and me had been to before but new to Jerry: The big Buddha! Jerry treated us to the cable car ride, which was a novelty for us. The views were commanding over the island, lush green steep slopes, lantau peak and even a waterfall! The Big Buddha is right next to Po Lin monastery, which houses 10,000 Buddha. The detailing of the carvings and the vibrant colours stop me everytime. This being a Buddhist monastery, the food is vegetarian, and the choice is wide! I tried various buns, black sesame paste is a winner, hands down. The monastery is also home to feral cattle and buffalo, who are a great hit with the tourists. The statue of the Buddha is at the top of
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