May 8 2009
Yangoon
Friday, May 8, 2009
Yangoon Full Moon Festival
Ahhhh 8 days on the beach in Ngapali on the Bay of Bengal. The secluded beach by a small fishing village Jaataaw was discovered by about 4 larger hoteliers who created European getaway hotels that have fabulous foyers and cabanas. Erik and I however stayed at the vintage teak wood huts on the beach at the Lin Thar OO for about $20/nite. We rented bicyles, did yoga on the beach every morning, sat and read most of the day and had wonderful seafood meals of shrimp, squid, barracuda and red snapper 2 times a day. Photographed some of the boats coming early in the morning, in laden with fish to be dried on the beach, went to the market and the pagoda and was invited into some of the villagers homes. It was delightful and refreshing and settled my traveler's stomach. Now we are back in Yangoon and off to Swedagon Pagoda for the full moon festival tonite. Swedagon is the big Pagoda in Yangoon where all good Burmese Theraveda Bhuddists hope to pay homage in their lifetimes. The full moon festival is a big draw and the pagoda is full of worshippers and monks. The town is closed today so everyone will be at this amazing pagoda. It is so HOT here we do not dare start out until 5pm in the evening.Tomorrow we head inland to Bagan much like Angkor Wat which is a concentration of temples built over centuries. We are in Yangoon for the Full Moon festival tonite at Swedagon Pagoda. Quite the spectacle. I am pleased to return to SE Asia after 2 years and it is my first time in Burma. The people are wonderful. The place is a challenge to travel in but the rewards worth it. Wishing you the best and please stay in touch. When I am able to I will upload my photos on my blog but internet is sketch here.
Yangoon
Friday, May 8, 2009
Yangoon Full Moon Festival
Ahhhh 8 days on the beach in Ngapali on the Bay of Bengal. The secluded beach by a small fishing village Jaataaw was discovered by about 4 larger hoteliers who created European getaway hotels that have fabulous foyers and cabanas. Erik and I however stayed at the vintage teak wood huts on the beach at the Lin Thar OO for about $20/nite. We rented bicyles, did yoga on the beach every morning, sat and read most of the day and had wonderful seafood meals of shrimp, squid, barracuda and red snapper 2 times a day. Photographed some of the boats coming early in the morning, in laden with fish to be dried on the beach, went to the market and the pagoda and was invited into some of the villagers homes. It was delightful and refreshing and settled my traveler's stomach. Now we are back in Yangoon and off to Swedagon Pagoda for the full moon festival tonite. Swedagon is the big Pagoda in Yangoon where all good Burmese Theraveda Bhuddists hope to pay homage in their lifetimes. The full moon festival is a big draw and the pagoda is full of worshippers and monks. The town is closed today so everyone will be at this amazing pagoda. It is so HOT here we do not dare start out until 5pm in the evening.Tomorrow we head inland to Bagan much like Angkor Wat which is a concentration of temples built over centuries. We are in Yangoon for the Full Moon festival tonite at Swedagon Pagoda. Quite the spectacle. I am pleased to return to SE Asia after 2 years and it is my first time in Burma. The people are wonderful. The place is a challenge to travel in but the rewards worth it. Wishing you the best and please stay in touch. When I am able to I will upload my photos on my blog but internet is sketch here.
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