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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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Hi thereHi there
Hi there
Cute boy wondering who we are.
Need some gas?Need some gas?
Need some gas?
This is a local filling station.
Look mom no handsLook mom no hands
Look mom no hands
This must take a lot of practice.
Myatheindan PagodaMyatheindan Pagoda
Myatheindan Pagoda
This 7 terrace pagoda was built in 1816. There are 88 barefoot steps to the top where there is a Buddha image.
Doug & AnnetteDoug & Annette
Doug & Annette
Taken with the Myatheindan Pagoda in the background.
Buddha imagesBuddha images
Buddha images
At the top of the stairs at the temple.
Victoria burning incenseVictoria burning incense
Victoria burning incense
She puts some incense in a pot at the top of the temple.
Looking downLooking down
Looking down
A view looking down from the top.
View through an openingView through an opening
View through an opening
View overlooking Pathodawgi pagoda.
The crepes smell great!The crepes smell great!
The crepes smell great!
This lady is preparing crepes for sale near the temple.
ColorfulColorful
Colorful
Umbrellas
A little milkA little milk
A little milk
Mom resting as the pups feed.
Need a ride?Need a ride?
Need a ride?
These oxen carts are lined up.
Wae Wae and her friendWae Wae and her friend
Wae Wae and her friend
One of our two favorite vendors.
LilliLilli
Lilli
Smiling with her jewelry.
More human mosquitoesMore human mosquitoes
More human mosquitoes
Last chance for more vendors as we prepare to re-board the boat for our return to Mandalay. The cheroot lady is on the left.
Home for the AgedHome for the Aged
Home for the Aged
Gate to Mingun Home for the Aged.
Older manOlder man
Older man
Statue at the gate.
Seasoned womanSeasoned woman
Seasoned woman
This nice older lady is on the other side of the gate.
Hi boyHi boy
Hi boy
He was near the pier when we arrived and there to see us off.
Big river campBig river camp
Big river camp
Seen on the way back to Mandalay.



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