That Luang in Luang Prabang, Laos. I sent him some photos with a short letter and ever since we've continued to write letters back and forth. He described for me Lao festivals, daily rituals and proudly announced that he had become a monk.
Monks carry umbrellas to prevent sunburning their scalps.
In many Buddhist countries monks and novices shave all head hair save for their eyelashes. Sisavanh will begin monk university in Bangkok, Thailand for a five year program starting in May, 2001.