Saturday, November 13, 2010

Lily's Birthday and DongWhasa

We celebrated Lily's 8th birthday with a delicious cake from a bakery called Tous Le Jours...

She's reading her homemade card and laughing.  She's the best.

One of her presents was a traditional Korean dress.  She loved it!  :)

These fierce warriors guard the entrance to Dong Whasa Temple.


Dong Whasa temple was built in 493... 999 years before Columbus sailed the ocean blue!  They call it Dong Whasa because of a special type of tree that was blossoming as the temple was built. 

This is the Pagyesa Temple, a worship area.

Aren't we so cute?!?

The site is under construction but still amazing.  We give some perspective to how big the Buddha is.


This is the Tongil-yaksa-yeorae-daebul Buddha statue. it is the world's biggest standing Buddha- it's 33 m tall and has a circumference of 16.5 m. He is the Great Pharmaceutical Buddha, and is believed to cure ailments and prolong life.

This stone bridge crosses the most beautiful mountain stream.

Fall is in the air!  The kids feel right at home, but they do miss the Keene Pumpkin Festival!

Gary wanted this picture... the best use of a limited advertising budget!  Hahaha! 


Miss you and love you!  xoxoxo

2 comments:

  1. The temple is so beautiful! I love the new hair cut, too!

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  2. Happy Birthday Lily! Looks like all is well. School started yet? How's that going?

    The Hausmann's

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