among greenery

Great people, and some temples too...

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February 3rd 2009
Besides aged reclining chairs which kept coming unattached and juddering across the floor- occasionally rotating 180 degrees and trying not to play accidental footsie with the two monks opposite us, the night train to Bagan was perfect, you arrive early in the morning thus saving a night's accommodation and after check-in you are ready to explore the vast plain of temples ( at its peak some 4446 ... read more

Asia » Burma » Mandalay Region » Bagan

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Britain conquered Burma over a period of 62 years (1824-1886) and incorporated it into its Indian Empire. Burma was administered as a province of India until 1937 when it became a separate, self-governing colony; independence from the Commonwealth wa... ... read more