bsacbob
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The abandoned wat in Long Cheng has not seen monk's since the 70's and it has slowly fallen into disrepair, on my visit on the 30th of November the monk's finally returned, the only positive thing to happen in Long Cheng since my visit last November as the priority appears to be the opening of more late night bars to cater for the Chinese and Vietnamese workers.
Early morning as the monk's make their first alm's walk.
20161201_065219 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Later in the day we decided to walk up and pay them a visit, i was eager to get inside as the place has always been locked up tight.
PC010944 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
The six monks and one novice are sleeping inside the wat, and clearly it was a beautiful place at one time.
PC010943 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PC010946 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
The novice monk shy to have his picture taken.
PC010947 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Outside a newly erected buddha image where a monk sits quietly studying.
PC010942 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
It will be interesting to return to see if they can restore the place as its in bad shape.
PC010949 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PC010950 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PC010939 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
New building which i presume will be the home of the Abbott is now complete.
PC010940 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Early morning as the monk's make their first alm's walk.
20161201_065219 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrLater in the day we decided to walk up and pay them a visit, i was eager to get inside as the place has always been locked up tight.
PC010944 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrThe six monks and one novice are sleeping inside the wat, and clearly it was a beautiful place at one time.
PC010943 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrPC010946 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrThe novice monk shy to have his picture taken.
PC010947 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrOutside a newly erected buddha image where a monk sits quietly studying.
PC010942 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrIt will be interesting to return to see if they can restore the place as its in bad shape.
PC010949 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrPC010950 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrPC010939 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrNew building which i presume will be the home of the Abbott is now complete.
PC010940 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
