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6 Days in Luang Phrabang

The majority of those offering alms to the monks were the elderly. This man appeared each morning.

The majority of those offering alms to the monks were the elderly. This man appeared each morning.

The majority of those offering alms to the monks were the elderly. This man appeared each morning.

Where your garden will be next year is unknown. The rains come and fill the river. When the dry season arrives, exposed soil is cultivated. Traditional irrigation methods persist.

Parents from all over laos send their children to Luang Phrabang for Buddhist studies. This novice spent a considerable amount of time tying his robe as I peeked through temple pillars.

Early morning mailbox.

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Published on 4/27/01

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