After breakfast we found a tuk tuk to take us to the bus station. Some chaos ensued at the bus station to get tickets, including driver arguing with the ticket manager that there was still room and to sell us a seat. We eventually got a seat which inadvertently bumped some people that had reserved, but eventually we were on our way for the bumpy journey. The bus stopped a few times to pick up a person waving in the street and drop them off a short distance later. Another pair of stops to pick up and deliver a package, with two more to pick up and drop off the bus drivers brother. Laos is a different world. Eventually we made it to Luang Prabang and through the power of group negotiation got a fair deal on a tuk tuk from the bus station back into the town.
Today happened to be the end of Buddhist Lent and there were celebrations happening at many of the temples in the city. We walked around and saw some of the lights lit up to celebrate this time. During our walk we came across a bunch of talented players playing Sepak Takraw. Sepak Takraw is similar to volleyball but played with the feet and the head. It is expected to be an Olympic sport in 2024.
Today happened to be the end of Buddhist Lent and there were celebrations happening at many of the temples in the city. We walked around and saw some of the lights lit up to celebrate this time. During our walk we came across a bunch of talented players playing Sepak Takraw. Sepak Takraw is similar to volleyball but played with the feet and the head. It is expected to be an Olympic sport in 2024.
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