Bagan, Tant Kyi Taung and Salay


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January 25th 2016
Published: March 22nd 2016
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Day 13-Monday-January 25- When we arose early this morning, we could see about 15 hot-air balloons in the hazy distant sky. After breakfast we departed the boat to board minivans with 4 to a car and drove up a long dirt road to the town of Tant Kyi Taung, famous for its impressive Tant Kyi Taung Pagoda. This prominent Burmese Buddhist pagoda near the historic city of Bagan was built in 1059 by Kin... Read Full Entry



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Inside viewInside view
Inside view

There is a small door in the back that you can crawl through and see the inside of the Buddha image.
Picture of the photographerPicture of the photographer
Picture of the photographer

Annette captures Doug while he lays on his back and takes a picture of the inside.
Ten little indiansTen little indians
Ten little indians

This set of statues is outside.
WelcomeWelcome
Welcome

This family was expecting us. They allowed us to take a tour of their home.
Hi thereHi there
Hi there

Can we see where you live?
Someone's cribSomeone's crib
Someone's crib

If this was the 3 bears story...this is where the baby bear slept.
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More sleeping area

The home was very neat.
NeatNeat
Neat

The toys are all put away nicely and everything is very clean.
Living roomLiving room
Living room

This home even has a TV.
PlaytimePlaytime
Playtime

The kids are outside playing while we tour their home.
Tea leavesTea leaves
Tea leaves

They have an outdoor kitchen. These ladies are preparing tea leaves in the baskets for sale. Duli bought some to take back to the boat. They make a fabulous tea leaf salad in Myanmar.
Say goodbyeSay goodbye
Say goodbye

The kids say so long as we depart and return to the boat.
SunsetSunset
Sunset

A beautiful sunset over the Ayeyarwaddy.



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