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We took a horse-drawn cart ride through
the archaeological zone.
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Horse-drawn carts are a major form of transportation
in Bagan.
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The pagodas are often in the middle of farmer's
fields.
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This was the pagoda we climbed yesterday.
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It was fun seeing the pagodas up close.
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We got off the carts to wander among the
pagodas and temples
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Vendors selling Longhis (long skirts) to
the tourists.
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Protective covering of opening of pagoda
where Buddha statue is inside
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Statue of Buddha inside pagoda
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Farmers tending their crops
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An ox cart passes by
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Another form of transportation
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Visit to Damayangi Temple
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The temple still has original art drawings
on the walls and ceilings from the 12th century.
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There were various Buddha statues in the
alcoves of the temple
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Another market
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This one selling all types of household
goods and clothes.
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Gathering syrup from Sugar Palm Tree to
make palm sugar
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Palm Sugar Products
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Bird's Nest
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Carving the palm fronds
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View from 14 story observation tower as
sun is setting.
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Visit to a village that still maintains
the traditional rural Burmese way of life
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Men playing a traditional game using a cane
ball. Note how they tuck up their longyi's to make shorts!
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Dinner show featuring traditional marionette's
and dances.
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