Greetings Earthlings and fellow Hivers! This morning was so beautiful I went for a walk up the hill to a small temple on top that not even most locals know about. The view is quite amazing and the air is fresh and cool.
The start of the hike
Well I say this is the start but actually these stairs are already at the top of the road. The temple is even higher up the hill.
Beginning of the stairs at the radio station
The radio station
Radio tower
So up we go! Luckily the stairs are well shaded so even though they are quite steep and rather long at least they're not in the sun!
Steps
Chinese/Thai temple
Phuket has a large Chinese/Thai population and although there are many separate Chinese and Buddhist temples, this one is a real mix of the two.
Chinese Gods
Stairs to the Buddhas
Top of the hill
The monks have made a nice little sitting area with a table and some bowls. The view is of south Phuket.
View with bowls
View with a bowl
A dog's bath time
Its not every day you see a dog getting a bath especially by a monk. Temples in south Thailand all have a large number of dogs. The dog kept trying to get away but he gently but firmly held her in place while washing.
A monk giving a dog a bath.
Time to head home
As nice as the temple is I need to go home so down the hill I go. Along the way I saw..
A monk's candle
A Chinese grave
Another Chinese grave
Actually at the bottom is a large Chinese graveyard which merits its own post in itself. Another time!
Thanks for checking out my photos and hope you enjoyed!