Thailand & Burma Blog Nov 18th, 2016
November 19, 2016 at 9:16 AM
Friday Nov 18th, 2016 - Monywa to Pakkoku to Bagan by River Boat
This morning we checked out of our hotel in Monywa and traveled by our motor coach to Ma-U Village. Once a thriving capital in Burma Ma-U is now just a small village with many pagodas left behind from they years of wealth. We had plenty of time to photograph and explore the many ancient pagodas. We took a walk through the village and then visited a school before heading on to Pakkoku. We have lunch by the river then sailed for two hours down the river to Bagan. Our timing was perfect for sunset photos along the river. We are now in Bagan the land of 4,000 pagodas for the next three nights. Enjoy todays selection of photos as our Burma adventure continues.
Lady tends to her cow while the family are at the market.
The many old pagodas as we held our first photo shoot of the day.
Most of the pagodas are over grown with grass and ferns. This adds to the shots.
As you walk deeper into the fields the pagodas keep getting bigger. Each one was put up by families and the more money you had the bigger the pagoda.
Many had interesting entrances.
This shot done with a sepia tone.
These ladies were tending to the gardens.
Another more elaborate pagoda.
Morning chat.
This was a multi layered pagoda with steps.
Plenty of colour.
Many had interesting statues on them.
Starburst.
This Buddha was inside one of the larger pagodas.
Conversation with a monk.
Monk and a village elder, the elder told us he was 70 years old.
Monk heading down the path.
Monk in one of the building windows, thank you Yong Jiao for the photo.
Then we visited a local school, it was study time, and I think we were a big distraction.
Questions from young monk.
Many happy faces.
Time to play.
This little girl ignored the group and kept on working.
More happy faces.
Another young monk at the window.
View from the school of more pagodas.
Girl busy sewing as we walked through the village.
This place makes everyone happy, nice dance Marion.
Cheeky monkey.
Ox and cart leaving town.
Alexa offering up an afternoon drink as we cruised down the river to Bagan.
NuiNui and Marian chatting on the boat.
Marion and Tammy look pretty relaxed.
Some of our group enjoying the scenery as we sailed down the river.
Who’s this mystery photographer?
Yang and Janice checking out our location.
NuiNui showing Ken how to tie his Longui.
As the sun started to set, nice colour.
Life along the shores.
Busy farmer.
As the sun dipped behind the hills, you can make out a lone pagoda.
That’s it for todays photos and updates, more tomorrow as we photograph and explore the 4,000 plus pagodas in Bagan. Good night.
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Michelle