Luang Prabang: Day 4, Phouxi
In Luang Phabang, there is a hill called Phouxi. If you climb up all the way, you can get a great view of the town from all angles. Not a terrible climb either! For, at the top, you get a lovely view of this:
On the way to the apex of the hill are several Buddha “stations” though I’m not sure they’re completed related to each other or narrative in any way. The stopping points help to alleviate the climb up!
I still think Buddha’s head looks reminiscent of the durian texture.
The lotus ornament here lines a giant planter of sorts for a boddhi tree, a gift from India to Laos. Stupidly, I forgot to photograph the tree because I was more interested in the moss growing on the concrete lotus petals. I actually find imperfections more interesting than anything. Creases in paper, for example, casting shadows. Badly kerned typography. What can I say, I’m a nerd.
Early in the morning, monks line up to receive alms. But this was a “big day”, the Buddhist Lent, according to our tuk-tuk driver and other Southeast Asian calendars.
