More than just the sights
When I met Kyee Maung, I had no idea how much he would be able to show me around Bago. His tour of the Myanmar city went well beyond just the sights.
When I met Kyee Maung, I had no idea how much he would be able to show me around Bago. His tour of the Myanmar city went well beyond just the sights.
The day started out with no plans and ended in the middle of a lake surrounded by snakes. That’s just the way things are here in Myanmar.
Taking a trip on the circle line train around Yangon gives you an insight to the local life. The carriages become moving markets as they rattle around.
The Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is the largest in Myanmar. The heart of the country’s Buddhist faith, it’s a shining golden symbol of the people.
After just a couple of days in the largest city in Myanmar, Yangon, I already have some confusing first impressions. But I know there’s lots more to learn.
Riding the Death Railway and seeing the track where so many people lost their lives is a sobering experience. It’s hard to imagine what it was like.