Travelog post for: Filibert

Having spent the week meditating I felt thoroughly refreshed and supremely serene.  I had spent an awful lot of time sitting on a cushion though, and decided I needed a good walk and some fresh air.

Wandering round Samye Ling monastery I found my way down to the river.    The River Esk flows right past the monastery and there are many beautiful spots to sit and take in the view...and be bitten by the midgies.  I also came across a strange structure which a passing monk told me was a Naga House.    Embedded with semi-precious stones, this is a special offering to the nagas or water spirits.  Thankfully I didn't see the spirits as I think I might have been a bit scared of them.