Conquer 777 Steps to Mt Popa's Taung Kalat [Earn FitBit Badges too!]
Hello World!
777 steps sounds like a great deal to take on to visit a monastery perched on top of a hill. In reality, it's really less daunting that it appears. I was expecting a lot more steps when I reached the peak and could really do another 777 more! (No kidding!)
Photo Credits: Atlas & Boots
The monkeys along the climb and the shopping were good distraction to make me forget about the number of steps to overcome.
At the Taung Kalat Monastery, I was dazzled by the spectacular arrays of pagodas (Below) gleaming under the full midday sun. I took my time to breathe, meditate and shoot some photos.
![Taung Kalat Monastery 1.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmSq1W3ym5r2sTL4MMns63bDnCxSZov5TKj93PTAo2zMyF/Taung%20Kalat%20Monastery%201.png)
![Taung Kalat Monastery 2.png](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmdc55mbLLvorREMAaXmF6BSjTarK5rk6Yz394pDynGw3D/Taung%20Kalat%20Monastery%202.png)
Om Muni Muni Maha Muni Svaha!!
![Taung Kalat Monastery 3.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmb62UgMfjQ4HVJBNq6st3MVrGQX7eMRZsUmPRSzsjPPom/Taung%20Kalat%20Monastery%203.png)
![Taung Kalat Monastery 4.png](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmRttKHSr3RhymiQXdyvw7kwCepsrzVKQzt7u4xf7sqbgb/Taung%20Kalat%20Monastery%204.png)
![Taung Kalat Monastery 5.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmXJrxGXLApd4qQCxFgGmTtXBE5BgiqY3AgtRq8XWeMgie/Taung%20Kalat%20Monastery%205.png)
(Below) See how Buddha smiles? Very charming!
For a couch potato unmotivated to move my butt, I was truly surprised to receive THREE Fitbit badges for my efforts! 🌈🌈🌈
(Above) Rollercoaster Badge for Climbing 125 Floors!😻
(Above) Hot Air Balloon Badge for 2000 lifetime floor count!💪💪💪
(Above) Lighthouse Badge for 50 floors! 💖 Woohoo!
Spiritually and emotionally, I have been richly rewarded with peace and joy emanating from deep within. What is 777 steps compared to joy from the heart? The number is a lie. Don't let it fool you from enjoying the climb.
I hope you enjoyed my little sharing! 🙏
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May peace be with you! 🐦
Hasta la vista! See you again! 🐦🐦
🐾 Busypaws 🐾