Arriving in Bagan, Sunset #1 and Day 2


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June 16th 2009
Published: July 23rd 2009
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From Monywa we crossed a hot and dusty plain to Pakkoku stopping shortly for us to pick up a couple of giant mangoes. We were unnerved to see our driver enjoying a drink or two with his meal. Along the road we were stopped twice to present passports so the immigration police could jot down our details. At Pakkoku a Myanmar couple, wearing neat western clothes and both carrying cellphones, invited ... Read Full Entry



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First sunrise in Bagan.
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narrow stairs to the rooftop
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wall painting
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This Buddha makes different faces (smiling or frowning) when you look at him from a distance and close up.
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We were told the hand gestures indicate, 'stop and sit!'



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