From Bagan to Kalaw, our bus to hell, then onto Inle Lake


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December 30th 2006
Published: January 12th 2007
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On Dec 30, 2006, our bus picked us up at 4:30 am, to go to Kalaw, which is east of Bagan. The bus has about 35 seats, but 12 additional seats were placed in the aisle for passengers who did not book their seats early. A few people stayed on top of the bus (on a rack), probably for the full 12 to 15 hour trip. Several stood in the front area (near the driver) of the bus for the entire journey. Th... Read Full Entry



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Kids helping out their family.
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And they play together nicely.
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On the 3rd day, we hired a taxi to Pindaya then to Inlay Lake. This a gasoline station on our way.
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Visiting an art shop which shows us how to make umbrella.
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Pindaya Cave. The entrance is high on a hill.
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Instead of driving to the entrance, you may walk all the way up these covered walk way step-by-step from the foot of the hill.
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Coconut cakes. A market in the town of Pindaya.
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Countryside scenes on the way to Inlay Lake.



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