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the bell permeates a sound of deep calm and peace, meant to cleanse the mind of evil and temptation, and is thought to bring happiness, blessings and a long life. Inside the temple itself, sits a golden statue of the Buddha towering nine feet. This temple is a place for serenity, for private thought and inner peace..
For two weekends in a row, rain had spoiled our plans to hike. It's been a month since being on a trail, and we were itching to get back out there. Finally, a glimpse of hope appeared in the horizon and things were looking good.
The day had finally arrived and we were moments away from embarking on the trail. The sun was out, the wind was mild, and there were other hikers already on the trail with their dogs. All was right with the world.
