March 10 Bagan-Myanmar cont'd
Continuing with the pony cart ride through hundreds of temples
The swimming pool at the Bagan Lodge
More temples after a way too brief nap. The famous standing Buddhas of Ananda Temple, Sulanami Temple and Dhammayangyi Temple, and finally Sunset Temple where we watched the sunset, more of a whimper than a bang due to the haze.
Dinner around the pool at the Bagan Lodge
Fishing on the Yangon River
The most remarkable thing about Bagan is the density of temples. The guide said three thousand in the area. A similar density of churches in Chapel Hill would mean about 1000, compared to the hundred or so that are there. All of that resource applied to religious buildings seems out of balance, but if you're the king with lots of slaves maybe it makes sense.
Another early wakeup and a one stop flight back to Yangon (with breakfast service again) and a two hour bus ride from the airport to the shipping port. Logistics were well handled by Oceania and their agents (although one group missed their flight and had to take a later one). The bus companies and the Bagan Lodge were top-notch. The only thing we missed out on because we didn't have a morning available was the hot air balloon over the temples. We did see them in the air as we landed the first day. Next time.
Continuing with the pony cart ride through hundreds of temples
The swimming pool at the Bagan Lodge
More temples after a way too brief nap. The famous standing Buddhas of Ananda Temple, Sulanami Temple and Dhammayangyi Temple, and finally Sunset Temple where we watched the sunset, more of a whimper than a bang due to the haze.
This persistent saleswoman followed the bus to every temple we stopped at. She finally shamed several people into buying things from her.
Fishing on the Yangon River
The most remarkable thing about Bagan is the density of temples. The guide said three thousand in the area. A similar density of churches in Chapel Hill would mean about 1000, compared to the hundred or so that are there. All of that resource applied to religious buildings seems out of balance, but if you're the king with lots of slaves maybe it makes sense.
Another early wakeup and a one stop flight back to Yangon (with breakfast service again) and a two hour bus ride from the airport to the shipping port. Logistics were well handled by Oceania and their agents (although one group missed their flight and had to take a later one). The bus companies and the Bagan Lodge were top-notch. The only thing we missed out on because we didn't have a morning available was the hot air balloon over the temples. We did see them in the air as we landed the first day. Next time.
1 comment:
Your photos are magnificent !!!! So are your comments, this is now the itinerary we will also be doing next year, westwards. Continue with your amazing blog and thanks for sharing - Mariana
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