In contrast to yesterday, today was a breeze. We all managed to get up bright and early and on the road in time to give us a chance to take in some of the local landmarks. We cruised along the National Highway taking in the sights and the hustle and bustle of Myanmar, …
Day 19 — Naypyitaw to Bagan. A new best day yet!
Up early for a 7:15 departure to the Parliament building in Naypyidaw. The approach is as special as the building, being a 20 lane sheet of concrete completely deserted of traffic, since cars are not normally allowed. We had permission to use the road early, before Parliament opened, for a photo shoot but were not …
Making lacquer bowls in Myannmar
Lacquerwork is a thriving industry in Myannmar and Sheila shared on Facebook some photos of the process involved so we thought it might be nice to share them here for a wider audience to enjoy. Yes it’s for tourists, but the production is genuine and the process interesting to see. The process begins with weaving …