Travelogue Dates
February 10th: Yangon
The single most striking sight in Yangon – and perhaps all of Myanmar – is the Shwedagon Paya.
February 11th: Bago
From this vantage point of Shwemawdaw Paya it seemed that every hill top within sight was covered with additional payas.
February 12th: Bagan
Two things about horse transportation: first, it’s a pretty rough ride. Second, horses pass a lot of gas!
February 13th: Mt Popa
You see Mt Popa long before you get to it. It’s the core of an extinct volcano and it rises abruptly from the surrounding hills.
February 14th: Salay
The streets are covered with the canopy of high trees and there was a lively little market where everyone stopped to stare at the foreigner.
February 15th: Mandalay
There are many easy, and fun, ways to gain merit for the next life.
February 16th: The Ancient Cities
The cities of Amarapura, Sagaing and Inwa hold much of interest with several historical sites to visit.
February 17th: Mingun
On the way up the Ayeyarwady river there is what the guidebooks called, “the world’s largest pile of bricks.”
February 18th: Yangon
In the northwestern part of the city is what is called the “World’s Largest Book.”
February 19th: Last Day in Yangon
One more day wandering about before heading home, via Bangkok.
The Mechanics of a Trip to Myanmar
How Doug planned his trip, including visas, hotels and travel agents.
