Zhujiajao's Temple

Lauren, Liz and I got the opportunity to visit a Buddhist temple in Zhujiajao today. Prayer ribbons are draped on the trees outside the temple, with the year the prayer request was made written on the ribbon. We took lots of pictures inside the temple, and were even the subject of a few photos taken by the temple caretakers. I got my palm read and left my name on a tiny red sheet. The caretaker promised me good luck, and that my name would remain within the temple for one year. I really enjoyed Zhujiajao. Seeing rural China, no matter how touristy it might have seemed, made me thankful for all the opportunities our group has on this trip. We’re seeing things that very few will ever get to see. In this photo, a woman was being wheeled into the temple by her family in order to pray. The family spent close to a half an hour lighting incense, bowing to Buddha, and chanting.