Every morning around 6:30am all of the monks filter through the quiet streets receiving alms from the faithful residents of Luang Prabang. They are given mostly sticky rice which will be a major part of their two daily meals.
Upon reaching the upper level of Wat Phou, worshippers and tourists alike are rewarded with magnificent views of the lower pavilions.
The banks of the Mekong were lined with spectators watching the boat races. My favoriet were the monks that had come out to watch - brighly standing out in their orange.
As I wandered around a Laos village outside of Luang Prabang in search of whiskey, I stumbled across this brother and sister. Better than whiskey any day!
Boat Racing team practicing at sunset on the Mekong River near Vientianne, Laos. I had the opportunitiy to ride in the coaches boat next to them as well as on the boat with them to photograph the live action.
Boat Racing practice on the Mekong Delta near Vientiane Laos. I was lucky enough to ride along in the coach's boat and photograph this action at dusk.
The coach stands and cheers his team in the face of a photo finish!
The team leaves after a long day of racing. They seemed quite happy riding in the 'team bus'...or maybe they were just happy to be done with a long day on the river!
The view from Phu Si hill at dusk looking over the Nam Khan river.
I was lucky enought to ride with a boat racing team on the Mekong River in Laos near Vientiane. This team was practicing and I sat in the front with my cameras ready.