Lots of these little creatures. As big as an adult's hand. At the end of our day on Lamma Island, we were far away from our destination, walking in the dark, knowing these spiders were all around and we could not see them. We could only feel their silky webs as we walked through the rain forest.
One of the little villages on Lamma Island
Beautiful beach on Lamma Island
Another beautiful flower - Lamma Island
Found a new friend on Lamma Island
One of the several ridge lines we hiked on Lamma Island
Sok Kwu Wan-- Lamma Island. We missed our ferry back to Hong Kong Island twice from this little fishing village. First time was just happenstance. The second time was due to a miscalculation of hiking times on a map. It wasn't 40 minutes, it was 2 hours. Soaking wet from sweat, exhausted from our uphill/downhill climb over about 7-8 miles. But FUN! Also, isn't Sister Chamberlain the cutest?
Saw this little turtle family on our hike to Sok Kwu Wan --- Lamma Island
Kept seeing these trees with bright blossoms and these berry-like seeds. Very unusual. Lamma Island
Sok Kwu Wan Village Temple -- Lamma Island
Fishermen at Sok Kwu Wan, Lamma Island--burning incense for their ancestors
Very blurry! And the picture isn't good either. 4 bottles of Gatorade needed to get hydrated. Nighttime, but very hot and muggy. You can't tell, but I am completely drenched in sweat.
Sister Chamberlain with Scott and Carly Ludlow, legal BYU intern, outside Po Lin Monastary next to Big Buddha
Steps up to Big Buddha
Outside of Monastary--Buddhist worshipper
Ludlows on steps to Po Lin Monastary
Gateway at entrance of monastary complex
Elder and Sister Chamberlain visiting Big Buddha
View from top of steps
Buddha's head -- zoom lens
View to south islands from Lantau's Big Buddha
View of Po Lin Monastary from Big Buddha Statue
On the "Wisdom Path"
View of Big Buddha from Gondola--beginning of 25 minute ride to other side of island
Scene from gondola ride descending to Tung Chung city, past HK Airport located on reclaimed land (a man-made island) just north of Lantau Island. Beautiful and thrilling ride over the mountains, trails and waterfalls of the island.
If you've ever met a "one of a kind" person--someone you know you'll never ever forget--you'll understand what we're experiencing with "Diana" (real name Leung Po Chun). She is an absolute character, and a loving and gracious hostess. When Elder Powell asked her how long she's known the Chamberlains, she said, "A very long, long time--since before I was born." (It's only been a week in mortality, however). With a few pictures and videos, I'm trying to paint a picture of what it's like to be in Diana's presence, but it doesn't come close to conveying it. When we got off the bus this time, we were each greeted with a huge hug, a sun umbrella, a cool pack for Sister Chamberlain, and the warmest, friendliest laughter and smile you've ever seen. We're glad we were able to bring the Powell's with us on this Pday so that we could share the "Diana experience" with them.
Conversation is largely in English, as Diana wants to work on her language. When she struggles, she glances over at me (Elder Chamberlain), says the word in Cantonese, and then hopefully I give an English translation.
The stilt side of stilt houses, or "Paan Uk"
Ho Jeung Mui (One of Dian's Friends), Sister Chamberlain, Elder Chamberlain, Elder Powell, Sister Powell. This is where we bought fresh, live shrimp which we ate about 15 minutes later
