Tanjung Uban-Chinese Temple

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We arrived at this massive still under construction temple and were immediately in awe at the artwork and craftsmanship on display.

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These appear to be stone pillars.

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This serves as a window.

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The statue in the back is supposedly the largest of its type in the world.

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Some species of cactus (?) being grown.

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Workers harvesting corn.

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Part of the harvest out drying.

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Looking toward the main entrance.

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Buddhist Temple

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We stopped at a more modern Buddhist temple on our way back toward Tanjung Pinang.

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There were many interesting statues at this temple.

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We improvised.

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Turtles in an open tank.

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Our taxi and our guide.

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Steph coming out of the temple.

Banyan Tree Temple

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The Banyan Tree Temple is a small Buddhist temple that is slowly being overtaken by a banyan tree.

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This picture gives you a good idea of how the root structure is growing around the building.

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A little market was running next to the temple.

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Bananas in an old pickup truck.

IMG_2862Steph and me in front of the temple.


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Inside the temple.

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