Inle Lake-Day 3


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February 2nd 2016
Published: May 4th 2016
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Day 23-Tuesday-February 2 After breakfast we met at the dock again at 8:30 and boarded the same boat with Rick and Jeanine. The yellow group headed out into the lake and came upon some morning fishermen. We got some nice photos. We then saw men filling their boats with more underwater vegetation. Our first stop today was the Nyaung Shwe 5-day market, only open here every 5th day. It rotates betwe... Read Full Entry



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A collageA collage
A collage

What would you like to buy today?
Let's seeLet's see
Let's see

How much do we have here? This lady is weighing something on her scale.
PharmacyPharmacy
Pharmacy

This man is the local drug store.
Dried fish anyone?Dried fish anyone?
Dried fish anyone?

This lady has a whole variety of dried and salted fish.
Fruit standFruit stand
Fruit stand

This young woman has a variety of nice fruit.
LegumesLegumes
Legumes

This lady has a variety of legumes and Chinese peas.
Betel nut vendorBetel nut vendor
Betel nut vendor

These vendors are everywhere selling this ugly habit.
Only three?Only three?
Only three?

This lady has only 3 Chinese peas in her hand as the vendor is bagging carrots.
Nice tomatoesNice tomatoes
Nice tomatoes

This vendor offers tomatoes, limes and jalapenos.
Garlic and ginger...oh my!Garlic and ginger...oh my!
Garlic and ginger...oh my!

Tons of garlic and a pile of ginger.
Something is fishySomething is fishy
Something is fishy

Looks like this toddler is in charge of selling these fish.
Fishing suppliesFishing supplies
Fishing supplies

A vendor that sells nets and other fishing gear.
Lunch stopLunch stop
Lunch stop

This man offers lunch to folks in the market. Pull up a seat of the ground.
Grains and legumesGrains and legumes
Grains and legumes

A real variety of grains.
ChickenChicken
Chicken

Poultry vendor selling chicken by the halves.
Potatoes, onions and gingerPotatoes, onions and ginger
Potatoes, onions and ginger

Tons of potatoes, red onions, ginger and beans.
Chili peppersChili peppers
Chili peppers

This older Pa O woman has tons of chili peppers.
Young Pa OYoung Pa O
Young Pa O

This young Pa O has a colorful headscarf and bag.
Hpaung Daw Oo PagodaHpaung Daw Oo Pagoda
Hpaung Daw Oo Pagoda

An amazing pagoda that houses 5 special Buddha images.
Pagoda entrancePagoda entrance
Pagoda entrance

Stairway that takes us up to the main area of the pagoda.
Buddha worship hallBuddha worship hall
Buddha worship hall

Large room that contains the 5 Buddha images with worshippers in the foreground. Men around the 5 images are attaching small pieces of gold leaf.



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