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January 21st 2016
Published: March 6th 2016
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Day 9-Thursday Morning-January 21 We were awakened this morning shortly after 6:00 to some loud music outside. Come to find out, it was the boat in front of us that was being christened for its first voyage, a new APT riverboat, an Australian line. We had our first breakfast on the boat this morning. During breakfast, the boat sailed up-river from our Mandalay docking to the quaint village of Ming... Read Full Entry



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Serpant drainSerpant drain
Serpant drain
A drainage spout that carries rainwater away from the foundation of the pagoda
Volunteer ambulanceVolunteer ambulance
Volunteer ambulance
This man is a volunteer for the on-site ambulance at the pagoda.
Need water?Need water?
Need water?
These are jugs that contain water for anyone that needs a drink. We will see them throughout the trip.
Mingun SayadawMingun Sayadaw
Mingun Sayadaw
This structure contains a statue of monk Mingun Sayadaw.
Buddha imagesBuddha images
Buddha images
The exterior wall has ornate openings containing Buddha images.
Mingun Sayadaw statueMingun Sayadaw statue
Mingun Sayadaw statue
He was a Burmese Theravada Buddhist monk, best known for his memory skills and his role in the Sixth Buddhist Council. He was born Maung Khin and lived between 1911 and 1993.
Mingun bell siteMingun bell site
Mingun bell site
This is the structure that contains the Mingun bell.
Mingun BellMingun Bell
Mingun Bell
It's 12 feet tall and the rim is 16 feet 3 inches. The bronze bell weighs 90 tons.
Under the bellUnder the bell
Under the bell
This was taken under the bell. Unfortunately there is graffiti on the underside of the bell.
AnnetteAnnette
Annette
She is standing next to the bells information sign.
Doug with two monksDoug with two monks
Doug with two monks
He offered to take their photos together with the bell and then they joined him for a shot.
John and JaneJohn and Jane
John and Jane
Two of our shipmates at the bell. You can see the feet of people standing in the bell.
Bye and thanksBye and thanks
Bye and thanks
The monks waved goodbye as they left the bell on a motorbike.
How about a smoke?How about a smoke?
How about a smoke?
This lady has a small home business of making cheroots...and enjoying them too.
Oh yes!Oh yes!
Oh yes!
Nothing like a good smoke!
Some cheroots for saleSome cheroots for sale
Some cheroots for sale
Doug bought a packet of 5 for about $1US.
Her houseHer house
Her house
This is where she lives and sells her products. Her living area is upstairs.
Kitchen/storage areaKitchen/storage area
Kitchen/storage area
She let us take photos of her house. This area is on the ground level.
Kitchen areaKitchen area
Kitchen area
Firewood in the background and utensils on the left.
Ye Min with the groupYe Min with the group
Ye Min with the group
Annette ready to take a photo of Ann, Ye Min and the lady.
Security fenceSecurity fence
Security fence
Broken bottles on top of the fence to will keep the bad guys out.



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