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October 16th 2005
Published: November 19th 2005
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Again we were on the road for a full day to get from Mandalay to Lake Inle, but the taxi was pretty comfortable, the roads not too bad and the scenery really beautiful. We soon left the main road linking Mandalay with the capital Yangon, and after passing a checkpoint we kept driving uphill for a considerable time. The resulting cooler climate was a welcome change after the heat and dust of Mandal... Read Full Entry



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Stephan and Klaudia Mandl
Stephan and Klaudia
Stephan and Klaudia
We have quit our jobs to start travelling around South East Asia during 2005. Our 10 months journey will take us to India, Nepal, Tibet, China (Yunnan), Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia. So keep tuned if you want to travel with us. ... full info
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Beautiful red lotusBeautiful red lotus
Beautiful red lotus
Wide ranges of water were covered with spots of bright red colour
Phaung Daw U PagodaPhaung Daw U Pagoda
Phaung Daw U Pagoda
The most venerated one of the more than 150 sacral buildings on and around Lake Inle
Phaung daw U Pagoda in the village Thar LayPhaung daw U Pagoda in the village Thar Lay
Phaung daw U Pagoda in the village Thar Lay
Situated on a nice big square, it reminded us a bit of St Marc Square in Venice
Interior of the Phaung daw U PagodaInterior of the Phaung daw U Pagoda
Interior of the Phaung daw U Pagoda
In the centre of this palanquin the venerated Buddha statues are kept
Lunch breakLunch break
Lunch break
This coco nut is mine!
In Dein PagodaIn Dein Pagoda
In Dein Pagoda
We had enough of the souvenirs and left the gallery, to discover - this
Stone elephantStone elephant
Stone elephant
The stupas from the 17th century had originally all been nicely decorated
Stephan and the pretty girlsStephan and the pretty girls
Stephan and the pretty girls
He felt very well in their company. Thank God they are of stone, so no need for Klaudia to be jealous
Entrance to a stupa of the In Dein PagodaEntrance to a stupa of the In Dein Pagoda
Entrance to a stupa of the In Dein Pagoda
Well guarded by beautiful maidens
Wood of Stupas at the In Dein PagodaWood of Stupas at the In Dein Pagoda
Wood of Stupas at the In Dein Pagoda
These were on top of the hill and had recently been renovated, losing some of their charm
Stupas from the 17th centuryStupas from the 17th century
Stupas from the 17th century
We were thrilled about the huge number of stupas slowly falling apart, though we also regretted this fact
Stupa ruins at the In Dein PagodaStupa ruins at the In Dein Pagoda
Stupa ruins at the In Dein Pagoda
They do offer a fascinating sight, but so much gets lost at the same time when they are not preserved
Blaze of yellow colourBlaze of yellow colour
Blaze of yellow colour
This tree was one of Klaudia's favourites with its beautiful blossoms
Nga Phe Chaung MonasteryNga Phe Chaung Monastery
Nga Phe Chaung Monastery
The famous 'jumping cat monastery' from the outside
Jumping catJumping cat
Jumping cat
Now you know where the monastery's name is derived from
Please, jump!Please, jump!
Please, jump!
What the local man managed, Stephan did not how hard he might try...
Beautiful Buddha statuesBeautiful Buddha statues
Beautiful Buddha statues
Most visitors concentrate their attention on the cats, but there is definitely more to see in the Nga Phe Chaung Monastery
Prostrating figureProstrating figure
Prostrating figure
Another fascinating sculpture inside the Nga Phe Chaung Monastery
Lake Inle panoramaLake Inle panorama
Lake Inle panorama
Here you can see it all: pagodas, monasteries, houses, boats, plants and of course a lot of water
Path close to NyaungshwePath close to Nyaungshwe
Path close to Nyaungshwe
After using the bicycle and the boat, we also discovered the region on foot
Young men carrying bambooYoung men carrying bamboo
Young men carrying bamboo
Their load may not have been very heavy, but it was certainly cumbersome



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