271206 down the north side of Phou Si

Soft light filtering through gnarled, twisted trunks of white - no idea why the trees here all grow at such an angle...




...as if reaching out to peer at the tree in the middle, which appears to be worshipped by locals who leave offerings & light candles at its base...



Down to the night market outside the Royal Palace Museum & Hor Prabang:

271206 Wat Pra That Chom Si

Half moon night - reason for yesterday & today's 4PM ringing of the alarm clocks:





Seven-tiered umbrellas - think this number is for the second highest ranking royals, with nine tiers reserved for the reigning king:




The next afternoon, in better light: