Yes, the Big Buddha definitely does outclass any of Australia's 'big' things. It is a huge 88 metre high bronze statue of a buddha in the mountains near Wuxi. On a very miserable day (rain as well as smog...oops, sorry I meant 'fog') but after a delicious buffet brunch at Kempinski hotel, we set off to see Big Buddha, about 30 minutes drive out of Wuxi.
'Baby Buddha' is born out of a lotus flowerThe rain didn't put any of the Chinese tourists off, but we were the only silly foreigners to be out and about in the grey and miserable weather. After buying an umbrella from a persistent hawker, we set off up the hill to pay our respects to the Big Buddha and rub his big toe for some luck. Then, after watching a dramatic 'birth' of a baby buddha from a lotus flower, we head back home.
Rob and Gunnar rub Big Buddha's big toe for good luck!
When we arrived home, we did what all sensible people would have done - bought an electric blanket (and contemplated the Christmas decorations!), put the heater on, drank some red wine and settled in for a night watching '6 Feet Under' (my latest DVD addiction!)
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Ew, I hate toes - and big toes are the worst! I don't know if I would be rubbing that toe, unless I had proof that it actually does give you good luck. Please report back on the good luck you have a result of your toe-rubbing so I'll know for future reference.
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