Golden Rock Buddhist pilgrimage site in Mon State, Burma.
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This precariously balanced granite boulder was according to tradition lifted by the Lord Buddah
and placed in this spot over 2000 years ago. It has remained in this position balanced by some strands of Buddah's hair.
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New Years Eve.
So many people but very few foreigners.
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The Rock is covered with 24K gold leaf.
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The faithful
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A new day
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............... and a New Year.
Happy 2017
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Our transport back down the mountain.
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and placed in this spot over 2000 years ago. It has remained in this position balanced by some strands of Buddah's hair.
New Years Eve.
So many people but very few foreigners.
Happy 2017
