Thailand & Burma Blog Nov 17th, 2016
November 18, 2016 at 3:45 PM
Thur Nov 17th, 2016 - Monywa and Shwe Ba Taung Paya Caves
This morning we crossed the Chindwin River and continued westwards towards the Pow Win Daung village and Shwe Ba Taung Paya, with shrines carved into the hillside decorated with elaborate mosaics and Buddha images. This made from a great photo location exploring the many shrines to Buddha and experimenting with capturing interesting images with the different light the cave shrines provided. We returned to our hotel for a mid afternoon break then visited the night markets to finish off our day. Here’s a selection of images from todays activities.
There was many curious monkeys around the paths to the caves this morning.
This truck was at a construction site as we walked up into the village.
Would you like some watermelon.
Someone got hold of watermelon.
Close-up.
Many steps and pathways to the different shrines carved from the caves.
Reclining Buddha in the mountain gardens.
Another shrine entrance.
Another curious on looker.
More stairs and caves lots of interesting lines to work with.
So many interesting subjects.
Inside one of the shrines.
The reclining Buddha.
Every cave was a different size and design.
Outside more shrines, this region reminds me of Angor Watt.
This was a very old shrine with many fresco’s on the ceiling.
As you can see from a wide shot the pathways lead you to many shrines.
Janice posing beside one of the shrine entrances.
Local lady passing through.
Interesting close up!
Hillside Buddha, 8 representing the 8 day week Buddha calendar.
Interesting flower near one of the shrines.
Now on to our visit of the night markets
Getting the fire started.
Crickets anyone?
Having a cricket snack ... I think she wanted us to try them too.
Nancy giving the little girl a Canadian flag pin.
Candy anyone?
Coluorful stand at the market.
Fresh fruit.
Mom and little one clothes shopping.
For a certain friend that likes shoes!
Last shot today the pool and dining area in our hotel complex.
That’s a wrap on todays activities. Tomorrow we begin our journey to Bagan which involves a two hour boat ride up from Pakkoku to Bagan. Good night from all the Trekkers here in Myanmar.
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Michelle