20
November 2016
After
another dull breakfast we got on a tuk tuk to the harbour, and got into a
sampan to go across the Mekong river.
Upon
reaching the other side, we walked for a bit through a Lao village. Most of the
houses here are built on stilts, to avoid the flood waters pf the Mekong in the
rainy season. Still, many of the villagers are asked to move during the rainy
season when the water level of the Mekong river appears dangerous.
The
majority of the people who live in Luang Prabang are farmers. There are 2 types
of farming – low land (usually beside the river and during the dry season) and
high land (more in land, usually sticky rice and during the rainy season).
After
walking for about 10 to 15 minutes, we reached a temple which was built and
taken care of by the villagers. There was also a monks’ residence here. Then we
walked some more and the path (for me) became more and more beautiful because
the houses were few and far in between lush plants and trees in various shades
of green. There were also kittens and puppies here and there, the place was
quiet, untainted by civilization and just so serene.
On the
way to the next temple we passed by a sort of clearing which our guide informed
us used to be the King’s garden. When the monarchy was overthrown by the
present government, they gave the garden to the villagers. Although it was not
really taken care of, I still found the view so green and serene.
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