The cave temples are at the top of a hill. At the base of the hill is the world’s largest Buddha. The gold statue is pretty gaudy; it seems like it belongs in a Chinatown vs. alongside 1st century BC temples.

Now that's a big Buddha.

Back at the hotel, we start what becomes our Kandalama evening routine (drinks on the terrace followed by dinner outside under the stars). After dinner, some of the guys play snooker in the lounge.

Fighting for Berger pride at the snooker table.