The Monk Parade, Luang Prabang

Every morning at dawn the monks all troop out from their assorted Wats and collect alms in monk bowls which they then take back to their Wats for breakfast and for offerings at the altars. During the high tourist season this is a big event, and the streets are full of camera toting photographers.


A smart local sells packs of "offerings" to tourists for distribution to the monks. Here another woman from my hotel prepares a donation.

Troops of dogs often follow them hoping for a snack.

A local market.
An outside Buddha in one of the Wats in town.
Foo Guard Dogs.
Handmade paper drying outside of a small local shop.