Morning walk around Luang Prabang

Our last day in town I sleptnin, then went for a wander. I also did things like pick up my clean laundry, but that's not interesting.

Down the street from the hotel was a temple, Wat Tat Luang, so I popped in for a look.

From Lonely Planet: Traditionally the cremation site for Lao royalty, legend has it that Wat That Luang was originally established by Ashokan missionaries in the 3rd century BC. However, the current large sǐm is a 1818 rebuild whose leafy column-capitals look more Corinthian than Indian. The sǐm is bracketed by two stupas, the larger of which is plated with an armour of corroded old brass plates. It reputedly contains the ashes of King Sisavang Vong, even though it was built in 1910, 50 years before his death.

Offerings aftermath

The neighborhood we were in had a lot of smaller hotels and guesthouses, in addition to local residents.  Some kept chickens.

Motorbike is the main firm of transportation in town. It was somewhat rare to see people walking.

Stopped by another temple closer to the main streets of town, Wat Hosian Voravihane.

Entrance way with silver dragons

Main hall

Every temple had signs and instructions for people viewing the alms giving ceremony. Too bad more people didn't read them.

Even monks need to do laundry.

Monks also need to wash dishes.