Dec
2011
03

Bagan

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Spires pointing to heavenward enlightenment stretched from horizon to horizon across the rich green plain of fields and bushes.   The ancient civilisation of Bagan had spawned a frenzy of religious building which left this bend of the Irrawaddy dotted with thousands of ancient stone pagodas, monasteries, libraries and stupas. Now a vast archaeological heritage site [...]

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Nov
2011
24

Irrawaddy

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Silvery dawn crept over the muddy bank crowded with heavily laden people patiently waiting their turn to balance up the steeply angled single plank onto the creakingly old river boat. Swathed against the light mist drifting gently across the open steel decks, passengers dropped the bundles from their heads and settled amongst their rope tied [...]

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Nov
2011
15

Mandalay

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Mandalay was our springboard to northern Myanmar. On our arrival the Full Moon Festival was still in full swing here too. Popping in to see friends we were promptly invited to a Full Moon party and snacking on tasty treats cooked in a huge wok of oil. Our contribution was a locally baked cake. The [...]

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