Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Laos: Wow

It is hard to describe Laos.  It is truly is amazing.  It seems half discovered and the people are still enjoying being open.
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I am not sure this picture is going to work.  But every morning the monks walk through the streets to get alms.  They don't work for money, they take care of the temples.  Anyway, people give them food every morning (which they must eat by noon - they nothing else all day).   Anyway it was really wonderful and moving in a way you didn't expect.
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The city itself is full of amazing Buddhist temples - which is why it is a world heritage site.  We are going to Cambodia next and we will update.