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Trip 01-06: Day 5

Day 5 (10 May)

After had an overdose temples and wats the day before, today would be the out-of-town event. We signed up for trip to Pak Ou cave and Kuang Si waterfall. No expcectation for these 2 places but we did hope to have an interesting trip there.

We started the day with watching morning alms. This time we got earlier and marched out to the other end of the street.

Our trip to Pak Ou cave started at 8.30am. In order to get to the cave, we need to take a boat ride. The journey to the cave took us about an hour and half. Half way of the journey, we stopped at wisky village. There was nothing much there. We arrived in Pak Ou cave about 11 am. The cave was unfortunately very dissapointing. It was a small cave with some collection of statues. Not recommended.

In the afternoon session, we took a van to the waterfall. The second half of the road was really dusty and the road was unpaved. Unpleasant ride as well. Luckily the waterfall area did shed some joy as it was beautiful and astonishing. We had a dip in the pool. Refreshing and cooling.....

Dinner was in the same alley but different stall. I would rate Kuang Si waterfall a must for visitor to Luang Prabang. Even though you choose not swim, you can take the jungle trek.

End of day 5....





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