We visited one of the larger temples in the main part of Luang Prabang. I had no expectations because I've grown used to the local relaxed pace. I was unprepared for the ancient magnificence of the Wat. Sure it wasn't as well kept as the Thai Wats, but the history of the place was in your face, raw and intimate.
The glass mosaics adorning the exterior of some of the buildings we're stunning, depicting human forms or my favourite the stylised bodhi tree. These themes can be found on the woven material which are sold all around town and in the night markets.
Everyone kept a very respectful atmostphere except two loud giggling Thai girls and a small group of Viet tourists that got in everyone's way trying to take holiday snaps.
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