Mrauk

The view from the Schwetaung Pagoda .It is on the highest hill in the area and was immediately behind our hotel . We climbed there after we had settled in and marvelled at hazy hills and the pagodas scattered about . Most in disrepair but more awe inspiring than Bagan . The lush green had something to do with that I am sure but the fact that people lived in and around the ruins added to their appeal.

Mrauk-U

March 30th 2014
Having a 4 day holiday in Ngapli Beach was a good idea . We were ready to move on and it did take a bit of effort to get to Mrauk . We flew to Sittwe , the capital city of the area , had to overnight in a dingy hotel then take a 7 am ferry . The boat trip ,on a no frills government ferry took only 5 hours because the current was with us that day . It was actually only a 40 mile trip!!! Travel in M ... read more

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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

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