Sagaing and Inwa

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January 22nd 2016

Published: March 14th 2016

Day 10-Friday-January 22 This morning we are in Sagaing, the capital of the Sagaing region, famous for over 200 monasteries and its tranquil atmosphere. It is an important religious and monastic center. The pagodas and monasteries crowd the numerous hills along the ridge running parallel to the river. On August 8, 1988, Sagaing was the site of demonstrations which were concluded by a massacre in w... Read Full Entry

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Main level

The open interior of the monastery.

A doorway

The structure has great carvings.

More carvings

This craftsmanship appears all around the monastery.

Buddha image

Located on the interior.

Kids learning

These kids, including several novices are doing their lessons. And they don't have to worry about Common Core!

Taking notes

This young boy with his Ferrari cap is writing in his notebook.

Victoria trying to cool off

She's fanning herself on the deck of the monastery.

Putting shoes and socks on

Doug is starting to clean the bottom of his feet with a wet-nap that are always provided after visiting any religious sites before putting shoes and socks back on.

Snuggling up

Mom and kittens snuggle just inside the doorway of the monastery.

Another cute vendor

Many of them are patient but persistent...and always look nice.

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