6. After catching my breath I climbed down about 250 meters, visiting with monk warriors along the route. The mountain top was incredible and the trek through bamboo forest was gorgeous. Unfortunately, my heart was pounding and my high volume of water loss through sweat was affecting me.
7. One now climbs 250 meters back to the top to catch the next path down (which it turns out is the "small set of steps" referred to in the guide) 250 meters more and voila! It is the big Buddha. He is in deed big and beautiful. I sat for another 30 minutes trying to catch my breath. I even took my shirt off to try and let it dry a bit. Luckily there was a Coke machine by big Buddha so I was able to revive a bit.
8. Return--unfortunately involved retracing all steps, including 30 minute rest to catch my breath and offer thanks for still being alive. It is now POURING which does not make it cooler out, only wetter.
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