Monthly Archives: November 2012

     In the morning some of our group hiked up a mountain to visit a stupa and then descend 1,000 steps to the river bank where villagers performed an elephant dance.     We arrived in Bagan later that afternoon and transferred … Continue reading →

     This morning as our boat sped toward Sale, Daniel gave a presentation on how to set up a Myanmar altar to Buddha.     Once we docked in Sale, Daniel procured a very basic ox cart with large wooden wheels.  I … Continue reading →

     Many stairs were involved in today’s exploration of the Minhia and Gwechang Forts on either side of the river to keep the British at bay from Royal Burmah.  I stayed on board our ship and read The Piano Tuner, … Continue reading →

     Some of our all Australian group and Kathy went on a morning excursion by horse cart in Thayet Myo, a colonial town under British rule dating from 1852.  In addition to seeing the colonial homes, they also went to … Continue reading →