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Journey across the Yangon River

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June 9th 2014
Published: June 9th 2014
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I have taken this trip several times. My main destination was Ye-Le Phaya or 'pagoda in the middle the river.' It is located in the small town of Kyauktan in Thanlyin (pronounced Ta-nyin) township. Thanlyin was formerly known as Syriam which was an important port city in the 17th century. However, most tourists are not familiar with this place as it is not included among the main tourist attrac... Read Full Entry



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I am originally from the beautiful land of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma in Southeast Asia. I left my homeland in 1978, and lived/worked in several countries before settling down in Florida, USA in 2011. Although I have been living abroad for so many years, I still consider Myanmar as my real home, and have been back there regularly to visit old friends and relatives. I believe I can classify myself as a citizen of the world. While not competing for most traveled person, I consider myself fortunate to have traveled to 44 different countries so far. Will be quite happy if or when I get ... full info
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A horse cart with passengers. This is a popular mode of transportation in the countryside of Myanmar.
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This horse cart driver is waiting for passengers. Note the 'trishaw' (pedicab) on the right with two passengers
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Horse cart stand under the shade of a tree.
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Our driver's lunch. Main dish of rice with vegetables, plus green chilli peppers and sliced cabbage dipped in chilli sauce.
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Fried noodles with egg topping...yummy!
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Our lunch of fried rice, salted eggs, vegetable dish and cabbage salad.
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These two women are probably going to the market to sell their wares, or perhaps they are on their way home after shopping.
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The man in uniform looks like a Naval personnel from the Navy base nearby.
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Horse cart full of passengers...poor horse.
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Entering the city of Thanlyin.
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Welcome to Thanlyin sign.
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Buddhist monks in their saffron robes.
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Approaching the National Races Village.
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Entrance to the National Races Village.
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One of the houses that exemplify a house of a family from an ethnic races of Myanmar.
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This place depicts a Chin house, one of the main ethnic groups of Myanmar.
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A miniature of the Golden Rock or Kyaiktiyo pagoda. The real one is at Mon state.
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You can wear a traditional dress and take a picture at the National Races Village.



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