Monywa and day trip to Hpo Win Daung Caves, Copper Mine and Myakanthar Lake


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June 15th 2009
Published: July 21st 2009
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We were up early and ready for our scenic tour for the day. Si Thu greeted us at the guest house with the driver he had already arranged to take us. We quickly grabbed a quick bite of bean plata, roti and a cup of milk tea at the tea stand in the alley next door. A good kick of caffeine from the strong milk tea and we were ready for a noisy rumbling tuk-tuk engine. It was a very interesting rid... Read Full Entry



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caves carved from sandstone
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you can see how a few gold leaves have been applied as offerings.
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murals some from the 14th and 17th centuries
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Butterflies were obsessed with this tree. Absolutely covered, kinda neat.
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love the eyes
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lonely broken Buddha image



22nd July 2009

glad to hear from you!
Hi geoff and mazi... we are amazed at all the wonderful things you are able to accomplish on your tour. how exciting and foreign they sound!... good to know you are both feeling good and enjoying all this culture... I am sure you will never regret all the fascinating places you have visited on this trip... we are looking forward to seeing soon (august) geoff's family in Panorama, B.C... we will be missing you both!... all good wishes, bob and carol

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