The Road to Mandalay, or rather a Boat ride up the Muddy Irrawaddy, then Air to Lake Inle

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November 23rd 2013

Published: November 23rd 2013

I am assured by the girl at the front desk that we will get a 4.00am wake-up call to enable us to catch our 5.30am boat to Mandalay. Luckily for me the prayers are still coming from the temple and wake me at around 2.00am. And even with my toilet paper ear plugs, I can't get back to sleep. It's a stroke of luck that I am still awake at 4.00am as the wake-up call is non existent. The securi... Read Full Entry

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23rd November 2013

Dave M
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Trippin'
Mate, when do you type out the bloody thing? And do you take notes as you go? Are you perhaps harbouring a tiny Indian lady (as a secretary) in your (large) suitcase? Whatever, magnificent....

23rd November 2013

Heather
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What a different world! I can understand the tradition bit about the neck rings but you still have to ask yourself why are the young girls still doing it? Try to find a good pharmacist for that throat Kevin - take care you two and thanks for the wonderful photos

24th November 2013

NZ4ME
Kevin & Caroline

Neck Rings
I asked whether there was a choice for the women. It didn't seem so!

24th November 2013

Marybeth
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Fabulous pictures Kevin.

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