From Bagan to Kalaw, our bus to hell, then onto Inle Lake 2006-12-31 09-38-55

From Bagan to Kalaw, our bus to hell, then onto Inle Lake

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December 30th 2006
On Dec 30, 2006, our bus picked us up at 4:30 am, to go to Kalaw, which is east of Bagan. The bus has about 35 seats, but 12 additional seats were placed in the aisle for passengers who did not book their seats early. A few people stayed on top of the bus (on a rack), probably for the full 12 to 15 hour trip. Several stood in the front area (near the driver) of the bus for the entire journey. ... 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