Greetings again, I haven't abandoned my lovely little blog but since I returned from Burma I've been dealing with some persistent computer problems which at long last seem to be resolved! Even though its 5 weeks since my return from Burma I thought I would finish it off with one last post......... From Pagan we travelled to the spectacular Inle Lake. Lying in Shan State, Inle Lake is famous for its floating gardens and floating villages, the leg-rowers of the Intha tribe, and a diverse mix of ethnic minority cultures. Our means of transport around the lake was by long tail boat - a surreal experience observing local people who live on the lake going about their daily lives.
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| A traditional leg-rower of the Intha tribe - catching his daily fish supply |
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| A leg-rower in training!! |
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| A leg-rower & his tiny son....... |
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| A traditional floating village..... |
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| A woman going about her daily life, with a floating garden in the background....... |
We took a long journey on the long-tail boat to visit Indein Village and its complex of 1,054 stupas which were mostly constructed between the 17th & 18th centuries. Another amazing sight!! Some glimpses of the village & its stupas....................
On our final day we departed our hotel by long boat at 6am on a freezing cold morning - a bracing experience!!
From Inle Lake we returned to Yangon (Rangoon) for our remaining few days in Myanmar. On our final evening we dressed up in the traditional outfits we purchsed in Pagan and enjoyed a delicious meal at Le Planteur restaurant which is located in the former Australian Embassy building. Our embassy has relocated to a new building in the centre of Yangon.
I hope you have enjoyed these few glimpses of Myanmar.............. I loved my time in this remarkable country which remains one of the most undiscovered destinations in the world. A land of beauty and charm with a rich heritage spanning more than one thousand years, Myanmar is home to spectacular monuments and ancient cities and remains home to over one hundred different ethnic groups. I can only wish the people every success in their continued struggle for democracy and a fair go!!!
If the opportunity presents itself, do go visit Myanmar - you won't be disappointed................
Until the next post, K...................
PS: More exploring & discovering on the horizon with my next trip to France & the UK - departing Sydney April 13th. So do stay posted - I think I've certainly caught that trade wind in my sails...........
