We awoke early and went to the daily processional where all of the monks walk silently through the town and are given food by the townsfolk. It is amazing to see the monks in their robes.
We then took a boat ride up the Makong River, passing a new prison, and stopping at a very poor village. The people were very gentle and nice as all of the People of Laos seem to be. We arrived a the Cave of the Hidden Buddhas, once you climb up into the cave there are 1000’s of Buddha statues that have been placed for safe keeping. We returned to Leang Prabang and walked around the city. No shopping today but we did get foot massages.
The Prince of Laos had our group for dinner. We ate in his back yard and they performed dances and singing for us. It was a very magical night. Who would think we would meet a prince?
Tomorrow morning I go for an Elephant ride into the jungle (Cathy will not be doing this). In the late afternoon we fly to Vientien in Southern Laos.
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