Irrawaddy River

Bagan

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March 12th 2014
We traveled to Bagan by ferry, although I think it was a special one as there were only tourists on board. The journey took 12 hours and we cruised down the wide, brown Irrawaddy River. Some interesting routes were taken at the start of the journey as the boat manoeuvred itself back and forth across the river to avoid the sandbanks as the water is getting low. At times men were stationed at the fr ... read more

Asia » Burma

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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