Borobudur, Buddha restored!

          Borobudur, a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist monument, is both a Shrine to Lord Buddha and a place for pilgrimage. Evidence suggests Borobudur was abandoned following the 14th century decline of Buddhist and Hindu kingdoms. Worldwide knowledge of its existence was sparked in 1814 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. Borobudur has since been preserved through several restorations, following which the monument was listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
           Borobudur is still used for pilgrimage - once a year, Buddhists in Indonesia celebrate Vesak Day at the monument, and Borobudur is Indonesia's single most visited tourist attraction.

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Brrrr.... it was a cold cold Europe!

View from Hotel Hilton @ Evian Les Bains

At last, Top of Europe!

Flowers of Cameron Highlands

Beautiful flowers especially roses are found abundantly in Malaysian's Cameron Highlands.

Marathon Karaoke Singing at Yuhua North CC

The People Behind the water puppets

Who are the people behind Hanoi's water puppets? They appear to be ethnic Vietnamese able-bodied men and women who used their strong arms and I suppose, wrists to `turn' life into these puppets.

Resting at The Summit in Batu Pahat

After romping at the shops in the Summit Shopping Centre (Batu Pahat), it's time for relaxation and pampering at Thai Oasis, a touch of Thai massage...no hanky-panky, just real massage.