Had a cracker today exploring the area. I’m not going to be able to do the place justice in words, so I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves. The only thing I’ll add is that I did find myself exclaiming out loud on several occasions at the spectacle that is Bagan. If anyone is struggling for a place to go on their summer hols next year, look no further.
You know the Burmese really have got this tourism lark sussed very early doors. They’ve plonked all their pretty things all in one vast convenient field. So you don’t have to trot from town to town, looking for them individually. Very clever really.
I hired an electric bike to get around for 6000 Kyat - about £3.80 for the day. I spent many hours pootling around the area in the sun, wind blowing through what is left of my hair and topping up my burn. No helmet obviously, no leathers, application of the brake was by foot. By that I mean, my foot was the brake. Top whack on an electric bike was probably 100kmph or maybe just a shade under. Hard to tell really. And I only fell off the thing twice (that bit is specifically for my mother and may or may not be true).
I think I finally understand what Dumpys Rusty Nuts were talking about when they wrote, ‘I’m only happy when I’m riding my hog’.
Stopped off for a cheeky sweet and sour pork lunch, which was both excellent and extravagant. It set me back a whopping £1.80.
Urrghhh! The internet is so slow in Burma it's taken me two days to upload two photos. So this is all you get of Bagan for now. But trust me, It's awesome!!
Update - More pics of Bagan
With your army greens, aviator shades and navy cut, I think you've done the armed forces proud as you sit across your mighty steed, (Easy Rider? Hmmm?) If your feet are the brakes, not sure your chosen footwear are going to last long. Does look like you're enjoying the better weather though so hope that lasts.
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