Laos is a very poor country, but it seems to be placing a high emphasis on education. It was particularly good to see that international organisations are helping by building regional schools such as this (details in the PiP). This is in the same village as the houses I posted yesterday and it really gave a very positive feeling that some aid is being provided.

One of our group was a retired teacher, who asked our guide if it was possible to visit a school. After a few phone calls for approval, we were welcomed on this visit which would be considered totally out of the question in Australia!