Amazingly Exhausting Fun Trip

This weekend will be the most exhausting but amazingly fun weekend. Yesterday I went to, first of all, the Buddhist Meditation Center in Austin. Afterwards, we attended the Powwow (Native American/Indian celebration and dancing competition). Still on the same day, I visited the Hindu Temple of Rada Khrisna, located in a beautiful and hilly part of Austin.

Today, I am going to go to Austin--again--but this time it is for Aidil Adha prayer. I am still so exhausted by yesterday's trip, anyway, I am so excited.

Photos of the trip coming soon :)

Berpose bersama penari Indian :)

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