Setting out the Lanterns

Monks at a temple in Luang Prabang in October setting out lanterns for the light display to mark the end of Buddhist Lent, Boun Awk Phansa.

Fueling the Lantern Burners

A young monk in Luang Prabang setting up burners for a lantern display as part of Boun Awk Phansa in October.

Monday Morning Monks

The dogs of Vientiane are let out early, just in time to follow the monks and to make a huge annoying racket.

Temple Contemplation

This man was quietly watching tourists come and go at a temple in Luang Prabang. I thought he was very European with his Scottish tartan pants, French beret, but Laos sash.

MoreButterflies

Hao-Yang in Grade 10 took these photos of butterflies during our SALSA trip in September.  The top one was at a waterfall and was divine.  It had a pink torso and navy and black on the wings.

Laos Butterfly

Laos has an incredible richness of butterflies.

Most don't rest long enough to be photographed, but this one at a temple (Wat Chomkao Manilat) in Houy Xai, northern Laos on the Mekong, seemed to be enjoying the greens of the staircase wall.

One World Day

The parent fashion parade was a highlight of One World Day this year.

Chad, the PYP (Primary Years Program ) co-ordinator represented Australia in his life saving gear.

Thinle from Bhutan wore his gho and boots.

The most colorful was the Spanish teacher dressed in a Bolivian costumes with feathers, sequins and platform pink high heel boots.