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Aside from a few dogs -one tiny puppy that had an utterly dopey look, but made up for it with the vapid, cute and highly endearing energy so common in young fauna; the other two, adolescents straining at their chains to get at the baiting puppy, seemed friendly enough though we didn’t get too close- there was no one at this temple. Again, it aired the same reverent peace of the other Temple, and exhibited the same not-for-the-masses appeal. Another beautiful bit of Buddhist architecture unmarred by the dynamic flow of intrepid tourists… aside from ourselves.
I would be willing to bet that this sacred place would be even more interesting amidst the low hum of praying monks.
Five images. For more images, see the travelogue: Temples of Menghan: The Second Temple.
Written Jun 2, 2008
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This temple (Buddhist, I believe) is located on the main road heading toward the Mekong River, again, I believe.
While the place looked well-used, it was deserted when we got there so we could simply wander around at our will. There wasn't anything particularly remarkable about the temple, though it was quite pretty, and its emptiness cast it in a sort of reflective serenity.
Entrance, I believe, is free, or at least it was for us. I don't know if they welcome tourists or not.
Five images. More in the travelogue, Temples of Menghan.
Updated Jun 2, 2008
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What seems like a popular destination for the few tourists that make it here is a small market. Take the ferry across the river (going south) go up the hill and turn left at the intersection. You can hire a rickshaw (three-wheeled-covered-motorcycle) for a few yuan for the round trip. Our driver offered to wait for us. We wanted him to just drive us, but then we stopped off at the market and ran out of time.
A local market, there isn't much for the traveler to buy there, unless you plan on cooking. Out the back there's a street with more vendors and small restaurants where you can grab a cold drink in the Southeast Asian heat. Turn left and head toward the street where your driver should be waiting.
See the Faces of Menghan travelogue for more images.
Written Jun 2, 2008
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