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January 27th 2016
Published: March 27th 2016
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Day 17-January 27-Wednesday- This morning we got up early to serve Alms for the monks in Magwe at 8:15. They were given cooked rice and we gave them each a covered plate that included a variety of items. At 9:00 we each had a ride in a trishaw that caravanned around town. It was a blast with 50 trishaws in a row and our peddlers all wearing the same orange T-shirt. We got lots of looks from the lo... Read Full Entry



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DefeatedDefeated
Defeated

After several battles, the British ultimately defeated the Burmese and captured the fort in 1885.
HiHi
Hi

Doug waves from the rampart.
Annette in the courtyardAnnette in the courtyard
Annette in the courtyard

Taken from the rampart.
PagodaPagoda
Pagoda

This small pagoda is next to the fort.
Can you hear me now?Can you hear me now?
Can you hear me now?

Loud speakers atop a tall pole with a golden bird who looks like he's been wounded.
The drum houseThe drum house
The drum house

We are about to visit a house where they made small drums by hand.
Hollowing out the drumHollowing out the drum
Hollowing out the drum

This man pounds away to hollow out the inside of the drum.
Finished drumFinished drum
Finished drum

Here are a couple finished drums for sale. Several from our group bought one.
Working the latheWorking the lathe
Working the lathe

This man has his lathe on the ground so that he can shape the drums he is creating.
Making a saleMaking a sale
Making a sale

Which one would you like? She sold a few to members of our group.
I see you!I see you!
I see you!

Little boy peeking over the fence.
Hi kidsHi kids
Hi kids

Curious...3 kids and the cat watch us as we walk by their house.
Buddha extensionBuddha extension
Buddha extension

This small overhang attached to many houses holds the Buddha image(s) for their home worship.
Smile!Smile!
Smile!

Two kids having a good time. All of the children we have encountered on the trip were happy and smiling.
Jack and VictoriaJack and Victoria
Jack and Victoria

Jack looks ready for his next shot.
Banyon treeBanyon tree
Banyon tree

How about those roots. This tree is near the beach where our boat is tied up.



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