Category: Laos

Back to Luang Prabang and the gentleness it exudes and washes through my whole being.  This town’s special quality is that of being.  There is an old saying: the Vietnamese plant the rice, the Laotians watch it grow and the Cambodians harvest the rice.  Laos is a place to come to, to be.  There is plenty to do, but if you aren’t taking the time to watch the rice grow, then you missed Laos. Continue reading Luang Prabang II

From the balcony of our six-guest room, former French villa, we can watch the monks in the next-door monastery.  They are doing the monk routines of studying, tending gardens, chatting, playing, sending text messages and washing their orange/red robes.  These monasteries are generally the only means of acquiring an education in Laos.  There is something lovely about the vibration of Luang Prabang monasteries, which are devoted to a blend of spiritual pursuits and education. Continue reading Luang Prabang I

The World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang, in the country of Laos, is one of my favorite towns on Earth. Its authenticity is subtle, yet deep. It seems the foundation of the culture in this area is so strong, it is unshaken by the visitors passing through. The visitors are changed, not the town or its people. Continue reading Luang Prabang, Laos