Biking on Temple Day
We switched hostels yesterday to a super great/cheap/slightly gross hostel called A Little Bird Guesthouse. It's rad. But the toilets don't flush, so you have to pour water down the toilet ... it's interesting, to say the least. Oh! Also, the shower is in the same room as the toilet and sink, so while taking a shower, one must try not to cover the toilet in water as well. Flip flops or footwear of some variety must be worn at all times.
So, after checking in to the new hostel, meeting the young British babies who share our room, and having breakfast, we decided to rent some bicycles and bike around the Old City checking out a bunch of temples. Now, there are temples EVERYWHERE, and these temples all have monks living in them. I am slightly in awe, and slightly confused as to the sheer number of monks, as well as their age. Most of them are so young. I wonder how they decide which temple to be part of. These temples are all so beautiful, too.
I am intrigued by the wildlife here. So many stray dogs, and cats... also, saw a lot of bats last night, which totally blows my mind since the city is so well lit and they like dark places. I've seen squirrels and pigeons of various colours, as well as a bunch of cool looking birds in cages all around. There are also a ton of mosquitoes around, and I definitely got bit last night.
Today, I used my bike to wander the city on my own. And this afternoon, I will go talk to some monks with another Canadian I have met. So perhaps all of my questions will be answered! Tomorrow we go ziplining and I'm so freakin pumped. SO PUMPED. WOOOO!!!
So, after checking in to the new hostel, meeting the young British babies who share our room, and having breakfast, we decided to rent some bicycles and bike around the Old City checking out a bunch of temples. Now, there are temples EVERYWHERE, and these temples all have monks living in them. I am slightly in awe, and slightly confused as to the sheer number of monks, as well as their age. Most of them are so young. I wonder how they decide which temple to be part of. These temples are all so beautiful, too.
I am intrigued by the wildlife here. So many stray dogs, and cats... also, saw a lot of bats last night, which totally blows my mind since the city is so well lit and they like dark places. I've seen squirrels and pigeons of various colours, as well as a bunch of cool looking birds in cages all around. There are also a ton of mosquitoes around, and I definitely got bit last night.
Today, I used my bike to wander the city on my own. And this afternoon, I will go talk to some monks with another Canadian I have met. So perhaps all of my questions will be answered! Tomorrow we go ziplining and I'm so freakin pumped. SO PUMPED. WOOOO!!!
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