We feel P-day excursions are some of the most important things we do in Hong Kong. It is our chance to go out in the community, interact with people, learn from our surroundings, and have a presence so that others can learn about us and the Church. This time, we went to an amazing "trail" of ancient study halls, temples, and village structures.
Enjoy!
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| Getting ready for our hike with Elder Kimball and Sister Linda Orton--area medical. It's always good to know we have medical staff ready to go at any time. |
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| The Ping Shan "trail" is now surrounded by modern buildings. So it's a mixture of the old and the new. |
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| Roof creatures looking down from the tile roofs of the ancient buildings |
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| An interesting door at one of the study halls |
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| Fascinating roof architecture |
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| Temple |
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| Artwork (wood carvings) in the eaves of the temple |
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| An abandoned little home |
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| An unusual looking "home" in the middle of high rises apartments and temples |
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| Stopping for some refreshment. Met Mr. Tang, who is 80 years old, was born in the building across the courtyard, and is related to the "Tang" tribe who settled in the area and built all the structures. He never went to school, and is self-taught. He now sells Chinese snacks in this little "store" outside one of the town's historic structures. It's so great to be able to speak to him in his own language. |
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| Man selling things on the corner |
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| Incense coils |
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| Is there an old tree stump right in the way of your restaurant building plans? Build around it!! |
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| One of the buildings had round doorways. |
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| The Ortons pose for a picture too. |
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