Nyaungshwe, Myanmar
Thursday 18th So after a bus ride into Shwenyaung it was a short taxi ride to Nyaungshwe. Arrive at the Mingalar Inn and so far very impressed.
I've been looking forward to this bit of the trip as we accidentally timed it in with one of the major festivals in Myanmar. Processions of boats take to the lake and surrounding canals to reach every pagoda in the area. This takes 18 days, during which is dancing, music & rowing races by the boatsmen here with their...