Big Buddha

There is a tram that takes you up to Big Buddha, it was shut down for the day.  So we took a city bus.  We were able to see some beautiful scenery on  the way up. 

When we first got off the bus we weren't sure which way to go.  Then we turned around.  So cool!

Brian and I had to laugh when we saw this sign.  We're on our way to the Great Wall, we've seen the Statue of Liberty and Big Ben.  I guess our next vacation is to Africa - Cape of Good Hope.  ;)

These are some shops on the was up to Buddha.

There are 268 steps up to the 112 foot tall bronze Buddha.

His right hand is raised, representing removal of affliction.  The Buddha's left hand rest on his lap in a gesture of giving. 

Buddha is surrounded by six smaller bronze statutes that are posed with an offering.

The view was amazing...

There were large pots everywhere for incense.  Yes, those large sticks are incense too.

As we were walking through the little village we found a place selling kebabs.  We bought one to share.  We should of bought two.  YUM!!

six flags

Thursday was our annual visit to Six Flags.  I wasn't looking forward to it this year.  Mostly because it's HOT!!!  But Mason had earned a free ticket through school by reading 6 hours so...we went.  Bailee invited Jessica to ride with her and Karlee invited Alexis.  Everybody had a friend.

The boys and I went to Aquaman first.  I always forget how wet you get on that ride.  Man! We were soaked!  But that wasn't enough, the boys had to stay on the bridge and get even more wet.  The water did feel good.  At 10:30 it was already 95 degrees.  Did I say it was going to be HOT?!

 It was their 50th anniversary.  I thought how cool it would of been of they charged us admission price of 50 years ago.  Then everybody would want to party with them.  :)

 I am loving our 9 year old!!  He's normally cautious and reserved.  (Don't worry he still is.)  But he wanted to ride roller coasters again and again and again.  He was loving it! I was loving it.  He did tell me that this was the most fun he has had at Six Flags.  It really was a great day! 

Other than Jessica's mom came and picked her up around 2 because she was feeling sick.  :( 

 Shoes and socks really aren't a good idea at Six Flags.  By the end of the day their feet really hurt.

At about 5:30 we went to a Looney Tunes Dance Off.  It was perfect for the boys.  They loved it.  We also enjoyed cooling off.  Mason actually started feeling cold.

 While Karlee and the boys went on Roaring Rapids for the third time, we found this little guy to entertain us. 

 Earlier in the day we talked about how late we were planning on staying.  I said not too late.  Karlee was disappointed.  She wanted to ride in the dark.  As you can tell, somehow we stayed late.  Can you pick them out on this ride above?  Poor Lexie was soo tired.  She was done hours before we were. 

Hong Kong ~ hotel

With all of Brian's travel, to Toronto and Chicago for over a year, he had earned enough points to cover our room and Brenda and Dave's.  We stayed for a week free at a Marriott.  It was a beautiful hotel.  Because we booked when he was at an executive status we received our breakfast buffet complimentary.  We were very grateful to have some parts of our trip free. 

Our view from our room looking over Victoria Harbor.

For being in a country where tall is a minority, we were shocked to see such large towels.  One of the many perks of staying in a Western hotel.  :)

girls camp

I found these on the computer, so I thought I would share. 
I believe that this is a picture of all the girls, and leaders, from our Ward.
The next two pics are kinda obvious. :D