Photo Tour around Mandalay and Pwin Oo Lwin

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Despite the pollution overpowering much of Mandalay, we found beauty both in and around the city.

 
more monks on the world's longest teak bridge
more monks on the world's longest teak bridge

 
after a huge climb North of Mandalay towards Pyin Oo Lwin, we stopped to flush the radiator with fresh water
after a huge climb North of Mandalay towards Pyin Oo Lwin, we stopped to flush the radiator with fresh water

 
some monkeys came in close to visit. this gray one was particularly interested
some monkeys came in close to visit. this gray one was particularly interested

 
Lina in a cave full of Buddhas
Lina in a cave full of Buddhas

 

 
And yes, the place was so holy that I had to cover my knees. A traditional longyi was available at the south gate for free with deposit of my shoes
And yes, the place was so holy that I had to cover my knees. A traditional longyi was available at the south gate for free with deposit of my shoes

 
I was allowed in. Lina had to stay back.
I was allowed in. Lina had to stay back.

 
Traditional garb does not mean comfort. Especially in the 100 degree heat of Mandalay
Traditional garb does not mean comfort. Especially in the 100 degree heat of Mandalay

 
Pedestrians definitely don't have the right of way in Burma
Pedestrians definitely don't have the right of way in Burma

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