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Shwesandaw Pagoda
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We took off shoes and socks and climbed
the very steep, uneven stone steps to the top.
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Barb rests part way up.
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View of pagodas and temples. More than 2200
are scattered over a 26 square mile plain.
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Fred surveys the area.
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Carsons at the top
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Bagan is largest temple city on earth and
one of the most important archaeological areas in Asia.
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Bunny
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Barbara starts down the steep stairs - harder
than the climb up!
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Parasols for sale
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Ananda Temple
Built in the 11th century by a Burmese king. It is in the
shape of a Greek cross.
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Inside each arm of the cross are 4 giant
gold standing Buddhas, each with different facial expressions.
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A monk in meditation
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Myanmar Treasure Resort Hotel
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Barbara on the hotel grounds
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Nice room but beds were too firm!
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Market in Village of Nyaung-U
We mingled with locals and wandered among
stalls selling locally grown crops.
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Visit to Ever Stand Lacquerware Workshop
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This is a very labor intensive process
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Intricate carvings on each piece.
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We took a sunset boat ride on the Irrawaddy
River. Note the long shaft on the rudder and the small propeller
on the end.
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We pulled up onto a sandbar and the captain
unloaded chairs and tables.
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We enjoyed a surprise happy hour while watching
the sun go down.
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