First Day In Laos -Luang Prabang
19 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
When we landed in Luang Prabang we had to finalize our visa application. This was very formal and took on the feeling of a very controlled and locked down state. Canadians have to pay $42 for a 30 day visa, while most others only pay $30. We are not sure why.
We got our bike boxes and luggage and took a tuk tuk to our guesthouse. It was a lovely place on the bank of the Nam Khan river, which flows into the Mekong river.
Sunset from our guesthouse.
In Laos each morning at 6:30 the monks come to the village to receive rice and crackers. This teaches them to be humble. It turns out children can become a monk for only a short period if they wish (e.g. For one month). The belief is that the longer a person is a monk, the higher position their parents will take in Heaven. There are 37 levels in Heaven in their belief system, with nirvana being at the top.
Monks at work on a temple grounds.
We visited lits of craft people at work, all very manual.
How about an elephant ride in the jungle.
A little play time for the elephant.
And then the elephant resurfaces.
Sunset on the Mekong.
Good night.
Janis and David
