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laos

This New Year, with my miniature backpack, I hit the northern provinces of Laos in search of the road less travelled.

A mere five minute walk out of Phongsali town, and I was rewarded with this.

The highlight of the trip was meeting Glen Allison, a pro photographer. He needed an assistant, so without much thought I tagged along as we made the long and positively arduous journey to Phonsali, far off in the misty hills, somewhere near the border with China. On the many exhausting journeys along river and through mountain, the time flew, as we talked of lenses, Buddhism, and finding an authentic path in life.

phu fah mountain stupa

Glen focused on photographing Akhar women. In his quest for the traditional Akhar look we trekked many miles into dense jungle by foot. I love walking; Glen doesn’t, but for both of us it was well worthwhile.

Akhar Pipe Man
Akhar Pipe Man

By the way, welcome to my blog. If you have any comments about it, please drop me a line.

15th March 2011 by Kit

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