76) Myanmar’s plain of wonders in Bagan

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October 21st 2005

Published: January 2nd 2006

To say it straightforward: we absolutely loved the area of Bagan and stayed there for nine days! Whatever other sites in Myanmar you visit, Bagan is undoubtedly the cultural climax that no visitor should miss, no matter how little time they have at their disposal. The numerous religious monuments (over 2,000 still standing) near the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River (better known as Irrawaddy ... Read Full Entry

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Buddha's birth

Stele showing the Birth of Buddha from his mother's hip, Queen Maya is seen with one arm round her sister

Gallery leading to the Ananda Temple

In former times used for selling religious items, vendors these days sell mainly handicraft

Ananda Okkyaung

Interior of the 'Monastery of the brick' by the Ananda Temple's side

Ananda Okkyaung fresco

Expressive painted ceiling in vivid colours

Ananda Okkyaung 15th century mural

Unlike Bagan's earlier temple painters, these painters made much more use of colour combinations, light, shadow and perspective

Decorated bull

Beautifully decorated cattle with the wonderful Ananda Temple in the background

Muuuuuh!

The farmers were happy about our attention and proudly showed their cattle

Shwesandaw Pagoda

THE sunset pagoda of Bagan, where all the tourists flock to

Staircase at the Shwesandaw Pagoda

The steep climb is quite a challenge, especially when the pagoda gets crowded at sunset

Bagan Sunset

Actually, this atmospheric picture was not taken from atop the Shwesandaw Pagoda but from a little known place

12th January 2006

Peter
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Bagan - great photos guys
G'day from New Zealand, Just checking out your latest page and it's bringing back a load of great memories - thanx. It has also reminded me to get off my backside and get my own shots up on line. Keep up the great work. Cheers, Peter (from Bagan and Okinawa guesthouse)

15th July 2006

Nichole
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Heavy heart
I must say that as I peruse the beautiful photos of scenery and people, My heart is heavy. I hope that everyone who has enjoyed Burma so much seeks a bit more truth and reality to the situation there and have compassion with yourselves as you realize your travel there has legitimized the BRUTAL MILITARY REGIEME and encourages more forced labor to keep up with the tourism industry. I hope to travel deeper into Burma one day after the regieme has handed over the elected government officials to their seats. As you were travelling obliviously within the country, I was on the periphery, helping with all of the refugees that the military government want dead. Mass genocide is a SERIOUS matter. Ignorance is harmful to all. Help save these beautiful people by educating yourself. Please don't delete this entry - maybe this will reach someone willing to help! Peace to you.

21st December 2007

Vineeta
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Beautiful!!
Loved your pictures and text. Myanmar is definitely on my travel destination now.

9th October 2009

kmk
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good sences
I can see here the architecture of Myanmar.

13th August 2010

Jon Steiner
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Looking forward...
I loved your photos and am looking forward to my visit there in February. You have convinced me to spend most of a week enjoying the area, and perhaps to take my larger camera!

4th January 2012

Matilde Asencio
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Your Pagan page
Thanks for sharing your pictures and comments.

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