Originally uploaded by m_hagen.

We really miss Shackleton very, very, very much. Luckily the Laos hold dogs in a special place in their hearts, unlike the Vietnamese who have a full Kilometer of Dog BBQ restaurants just north of Hanoi. I don't think we'll be heading up there any time soon. The Ahka people in Laos actually keep as many dogs around the village as possible to guard their homes while they work in the jungle. The Ahka are animists and therefore believe the animals have spirits. One of the dogs may actually be an ancestor reincarnated!
I love the Ahka....