Myanmar - Stop #6


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February 11th 2009
Published: February 11th 2009
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Stepping into Myanmar was like stepping into the distant past. In many ways it reminded us of China in 1983. Yangon has many crumbling images of its colonial past. Houses, sidewalks, and roads show little signs of maintenance. Buddhist pagodas dot the landscape and in many cases are the tallest visible structures. The two lakes within the central city provide some scenic beauty to the dilapid... Read Full Entry



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Betel Nut VendorsBetel Nut Vendors
Betel Nut Vendors

The red betel nut is mixed with a white paste and rolled into the betel tree leaves. This is then chewed. It is common to see red spit all over the sidewalks and roads. This comes from the betel nut chewers!
Thanaka covered facesThanaka covered faces
Thanaka covered faces

Thanaka is derived from a local tree. It is a popular product and is used as a cosmetic and as a form of sunscreen.
Local horse cart  Local horse cart
Local horse cart

Passing through the last remaining gate of the old city walls of Bagan.
Shwezigon pagodaShwezigon pagoda
Shwezigon pagoda

The modern pagoda of Bagan
Amarapura - on the road to MandalayAmarapura - on the road to Mandalay
Amarapura - on the road to Mandalay

Village women doing the laundry
U Bein teak bridgeU Bein teak bridge
U Bein teak bridge

200 year old bridge in Amarapura



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