“Wat” meaning temple. This is said to be the most important of the many temples in the Phuket region. Although we are not familiar with the traditions, rites & ceremonies of the Buddhist faith, I personally always feel reverence & a peacefully calm in these beautiful monuments built in honor of ancient spiritual leaders. I am sure we will come to appreciate some more as our trip continues.
Read more about Wat Chalong & others here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wat_Chalong
Someone needs to look after the backpacks while I explore the temples.
