HTEWF, f.

Top: "Way-hey, away she goes, donkey riding, donkey riding. Way-hey, away Lauren goes, riding on a donkey." Bottom: you guessed it; the Monastery. After waving good-bye and thanks to our donkeys and drivers, we hiked another 15 minutes up more steps before we reached the abandoned monastery. We found Racheal and Lauren and Lewis before we hiked so they came too. Lewis helped several of the girls up onto the Monastery foundation, which stood as high as my neck. My shoes are remarkable so I climbed up unaided. Once up, we took a few group photos of victory, then went into a corner so another tourist could get some uninhibited photos. We sang Amazing Grace together. So peaceful. Racheal is so good at alto harmony. Skye is so sweet at soprano. Danielle, Lauren, and I all fell in between. When we stepped out afterwards, we were surprised to find a crowd listening below. They were equally surprised to see us: "I thought you guys were a bunch of monks!" exclaimed one woman, eyes wide. Um, thanks.