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| In southern Laos, the Mekong River spreads 10 miles wide and is filled with little islands. It took 10 hours on this wooden boat to reach the area, called 4,000 Islands. |
| Monks take a break at an idyllic waterfall near Luang Prabang in northern Laos. |
| Children living near the Mekong are always ready for a swim. |
| This small village on an island in the Mekong is dedicated to making fabric -- we watched women spin thread and weave patterns on old-fashioned looms. |
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| One of more than 30 Buddhist temples in Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
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