Novice Pali invited me to his home, his family wanted to meet me and to have a Baci to thank me for sponsoring his English classes and supporting his education. It was an early start, the other Novices were starting their Alms Ceremony when Pali, Somsai and I left the temple for the bus station. the market was in full swing when we arrived at 6.30, bought tickets and waited for our open air bus/truck to fill up. Buddhist monks are not allowed to touch women so Pali asked if we could sit in the front with the driver. Pali, Somsai and I tried to fiit on a seat made for 2 Lao size people! it was a stunning journey through the mountains and Pali was pointing places from his childhood, we were all very excited.
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