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  • Robert Dunbar
  • Orly Munzing
  • Robert Dunbar
  • Orly Munzing

Southeast Asia & Japan

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    Bagan, Burma

    9. maaliskuuta 2020, Myanmar ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F

    Arrived today!


    Bagan is one of the most remarkable sights in Southeast Asia, The kingdom of Bagan took root in the 8th century but only rose to glory as capital of the First Kingdom of Myanmar in the early 11th century. There were once 4446 temples over 16 square miles its wide but today only 2230 remain. They are everywhere.

    King Anawrahta, who ruled from 1044 to 1077, initiated the building of temples. The decline of the kingdom in the late 13th century is believed to have resulted from an invasion of Mongols led by Kublai Khan. The capital was shifted from Bagan to Pinya and then to Inwa near modern-day Mandalay, where it remained for centuries.

    Many of the temples were architectural wonders of their time and today. There is hardly a trace of cement in the masonry. The massive roofs were held up by clever use of arches and barrel vaults. The windows were arranged to throw rays of sunlight directly onto the faces of massive Buddha images within the vaulted chambers.    Lue lisää

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    Bagan: Mingalazedi Pagoda

    9. maaliskuuta 2020, Myanmar ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F

    A Buddhist stupa constructed in 1274 during the reign of King Narathihapate. The pagoda is one of few temples in Bagan with a full set of glazed terra cotta tiles depicting the Jataka. The pagoda was built in brick and contains several terraces leading to large pot-shaped stupa at its centre, topped by a bejewelled umbrella. Mingalazedi Pagoda was built a few years before the First Burmese Empire (Pagan Kingdom) was pillaged by the Mongols.Lue lisää

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    Step 1. A bamboo shoot is stripped of its outer layers leaving only the inner, pliable layer
    He used his toes to hold the end, while strippingVery sweet young girl explaining the whole process and practicing her English!Artists at work. Hand drawing into the lacquerArtists at work. Hand drawing into the lacquerThe cellar where the pieces dry between each of many steps

    Bagan: House Lacquerware Workshop

    9. maaliskuuta 2020, Myanmar ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F

    Lacquer is a naturally produced resin from the Melanhorrea Usitata tree. Lacquerware in Bagan is made by coating 7 – 16 layers of lacquer over a frame made using bamboo strips, wood or horse hair. Making lacquerware is a profession that has been practised by families in Bagan for generations.

    Producing something involves many steps. A coat of lacquer is applied then it dries for 1 week. Then the step which may involve applying a different color or starting a design. Once again 1 week of drying. Repeat many times. The finished products are unbelievably beautiful. Bigger pieces like cabinets may take up to 3 years to make!    Lue lisää

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    Bagan: A lesson in Mudra

    9. maaliskuuta 2020, Myanmar ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F

    What is Mudra?
    It is a positions of hand in Buddhist art and used in practice to show a particular state of mind. Commonly found mudras or representations of Buddha are hands folded in the lap which signifies meditation, a palm held up facing outward signifies the act of teaching or reassurance or an open palm pointed downward signifies generosity.
    Our guide Han showed Bob what each had position means. Have a look at the photos.    Lue lisää

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    22120 degree panorama towards the west.The end of the day.

    The Breathtaking Bagan Sunset Experience

    9. maaliskuuta 2020, Myanmar ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F

    The sunset views from Bagan's temples are to die for.

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    1Climbing the palm tree to exchange sap buckets
    1Fermentation pots to make "firewater". P.S., it was very tasty!Firewater still.1Nothing is wasted from the palm. The husks are used as fuel to boil down the palm sap into sugar.Like maple sugar candy, in the flat pan is the finished product. Very good!

    Bagan: Palm Sugar & Peanut prcessing

    10. maaliskuuta 2020, Myanmar ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F

    On our way to Mt Popa we stopped at a palm sugar & peanut processing family owned businesses. They also make “Firewater” aka Moonshine from fermented palm sap and sticky rice. To create palm sugar they boil down palm sap with a ratio of 100 to one.Lue lisää

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    1Inside a farm house.Inside farm house.Outside kitchen hut.Beans

    Bagan Village on the Route to Mt Popa

    10. maaliskuuta 2020, Myanmar ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F

    A Village on the Route from Bagan to Mount Popa – A visit to tranquil and peaceful village where we met friendly local people.

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    Bagan: Mt Popa (Contiued)

    10. maaliskuuta 2020, Myanmar ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F

    On our 800 step climb to The Summit of Mt Popa we enjoyed the Macaque monkeys who roam wild and are friendly. They are territorial and get into scuffles with other monkey entering their territory or if they bother their babies. Fascinating to be with them in their habitat.Lue lisää

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    Bagan: Mt Popa

    10. maaliskuuta 2020, Myanmar ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F

    Mount Popa is a volcano of 1500 metre high. The famous monastery is actually located at a smaller hill just beside Mount Popa. This smaller hill is called Taung Kalat. However, people usually refer it as Mount Popa Monastery.

    We made our way to the summit through the 800 steep stairways. It was tiring but a truly rewarding climb. At the top we were treated to beautiful aerial views. From the monastery, we can see the great Mount Popa. Along the way there are landings with spirit Nat shrines. We were a novelty to many of the children who rarely see white people. They asked us if they can take pictures with us and some wanted to touch my hair. The children are loving and kind.    Lue lisää

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    Boys dormitory.

    Inle Lake (Myanmar) SHWE YAN PYAY MONAST

    11. maaliskuuta 2020, Myanmar ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F

    On our trip from the airport, we stopped at this humble gem of a monetary dates back to the 19th century. It is famous for its architecture built from teak and painted red. The monastery has carved structures on laminated gold teak wood as well as elegant statues. The ceiling of Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery is decorated with gorgeous carvings and gold leaves.

    One of the outstanding features is its large oval windows (the size of doors) which form part of the Ordination Hall. The monastery continues to be used as a home for boys who have poor situations in the region who eventually become monks.    Lue lisää

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    Floating island farmers gathering water plants for fertilizerShrimp fisherman. He stakes the individual traps to the lake bottom with a bamboo stake

    Inle Lake: Fishermen and Farmers

    11. maaliskuuta 2020, Myanmar ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F

    The unique One-leg rowing fishermen in Inle Lake.
    The Burmese fishermen who have mastered an unusual technique when it comes to padding their boats, balance carefully on one leg, and wrap their second leg around the oar to guide the vessel through the freshwater lake. As there are many reeds and water plants in the lake, standing on the end of the boat helps them have a great view and can lead the way better. They need to keep both their hands free to handle the cumbersome nets which are submerged in the lake, about 10ft deep. The fishermen trap the fish by throwing the cone-shape net into the water, pressing on it with their feet so that the net sinks to the bottom where the fish are. Then, with the cone sank and the fish trapped, they spear from above through the hole at the top of the cone.

    Floating island farmers gather water plants for fertilizer.    Lue lisää

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    Inle Lake

    11. maaliskuuta 2020, Myanmar ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F

    Took some photos of homes as we continued on our boat to the next stop. The only transportation on the lake is by a long boat. Our boat driver is a wizard in steering the long boat through tiny channels. Inle lake is 13.4 miles long.Lue lisää

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