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BAGAN, MYANMAR

PHOTO GALLERY

PART I

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Shwesandaw Pagoda
We took off shoes and socks and climbed the very steep, uneven stone steps to the top.
Barb rests part way up.
View of pagodas and temples. More than 2200 are scattered over a 26 square mile plain.
Fred surveys the area.
Carsons at the top
Bagan is largest temple city on earth and one of the most important archaeological areas in Asia.
To view a video pan of the area, click here.
Bunny
Barbara starts down the steep stairs - harder than the climb up!
Parasols for sale

Ananda Temple

Built in the 11th century by a Burmese king. It is in the shape of a Greek cross.

Inside each arm of the cross are 4 giant gold standing Buddhas, each with different facial expressions.
   
A monk in meditation

Lunch

Myanmar Treasure Resort Hotel
Barbara on the hotel grounds
Nice room but beds were too firm!

Market in Village of Nyaung-U

We mingled with locals and wandered among stalls selling locally grown crops.

 
 
Visit to Ever Stand Lacquerware Workshop
This is a very labor intensive process
Intricate carvings on each piece.
     
     
We took a sunset boat ride on the Irrawaddy River. Note the long shaft on the rudder and the small propeller on the end.
 
We pulled up onto a sandbar and the captain unloaded chairs and tables.
 
We enjoyed a surprise happy hour while watching the sun go down.
   

To learn more about our trip around Bagan, go to the Bagan Newsletter. To view the next photo gallery, go to Bagan Photo Gallery II.

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