![Yangon: we arrive at night - the Swedagon Pagode shines Yangon: we arrive at night - the Swedagon Pagode shines](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_685c_thumb.jpeg)
Yangon: we arrive at night - the Swedagon Pagode shines
![Swedagon Pagoda in the morning Swedagon Pagoda in the morning](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_6d8a_thumb.jpeg)
Swedagon Pagoda in the morning
![it's Sunday and very busy it's Sunday and very busy](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_6dda_thumb.jpeg)
it's Sunday and very busy
![you can buy birds ... you can buy birds ...](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_6e29_thumb.jpeg)
you can buy birds ...
![... and release them for good karma ... and release them for good karma](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_6de5_thumb.jpeg)
... and release them for good karma
![inside the Pagoda-complex inside the Pagoda-complex](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_5c6c_thumb.jpeg)
inside the Pagoda-complex
![all 5-6 years the gold of the Pagoda is renewed, it is scaffolded ... all 5-6 years the gold of the Pagoda is renewed, it is scaffolded ...](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_727e_thumb.jpeg)
all 5-6 years the gold of the Pagoda is renewed, it is scaffolded ...
![you can buy gold-plates ... you can buy gold-plates ...](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_58d1_thumb.jpeg)
you can buy gold-plates ...
![... after a ceremony, they are put in the little wagon ... ... after a ceremony, they are put in the little wagon ...](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_5ad8_thumb.jpeg)
... after a ceremony, they are put in the little wagon ...
![... and pulled up to the stupa ... and pulled up to the stupa](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_6dad_thumb.jpeg)
... and pulled up to the stupa
![the weight of the gold-plates is estimated to be 60 tons the weight of the gold-plates is estimated to be 60 tons](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_6dd9_thumb.jpeg)
the weight of the gold-plates is estimated to be 60 tons
![other than in Thailand, where the ceremonial flowers are ... other than in Thailand, where the ceremonial flowers are ...](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_59ce_thumb.jpeg)
other than in Thailand, where the ceremonial flowers are ...
![... re-used, they are thrown away in Myanmar ... re-used, they are thrown away in Myanmar](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_6db6_thumb.jpeg)
... re-used, they are thrown away in Myanmar
![Through the week and in the evenings it get's more quiet in the Swedagon Through the week and in the evenings it get's more quiet in the Swedagon](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_6dec_thumb.jpeg)
Through the week and in the evenings it get's more quiet in the Swedagon
![the walkway to the Pagoda is empty the walkway to the Pagoda is empty](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_6e04_thumb.jpeg)
the walkway to the Pagoda is empty
![also for the monks wer are a welcoming foto-sujet also for the monks wer are a welcoming foto-sujet](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_6e9e_thumb.jpeg)
also for the monks wer are a welcoming foto-sujet
![Yangon railway-station in the early morning Yangon railway-station in the early morning](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_6ea3_thumb.jpeg)
Yangon railway-station in the early morning
![in Kyaikto we want to visit the golden rock in Kyaikto we want to visit the golden rock](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/IMG_20190122_120937_thumb.jpg)
in Kyaikto we want to visit the golden rock
![... also here, the gold get's renewed ... also here, the gold get's renewed](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_725e_thumb.jpeg)
... also here, the gold get's renewed
![it's one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Myanmar it's one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Myanmar](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_6e9c_thumb.jpeg)
it's one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Myanmar
![the bus-ride up and down the hill is scary ... the bus-ride up and down the hill is scary ...](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_6f57_thumb.jpeg)
the bus-ride up and down the hill is scary ...
![... we are not the only ones to be happy to be down again ... we are not the only ones to be happy to be down again](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_6eaf_thumb.jpeg)
... we are not the only ones to be happy to be down again
![Betelnut chewing is very common in Myanmar ... Betelnut chewing is very common in Myanmar ...](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_7275_thumb.jpeg)
Betelnut chewing is very common in Myanmar ...
![... tobacco, nut and spices ... ... tobacco, nut and spices ...](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_6f69_thumb.jpeg)
... tobacco, nut and spices ...
![... are wrapped in Pan-leaves ... ... are wrapped in Pan-leaves ...](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_680a_thumb.jpeg)
... are wrapped in Pan-leaves ...
![... and are chewed for hours ... ... and are chewed for hours ...](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_6f4b_thumb.jpeg)
... and are chewed for hours ...
![... the red juice is spitted out from time to time ... the red juice is spitted out from time to time](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_6f4f_thumb.jpeg)
... the red juice is spitted out from time to time
![off we go ... off we go ...](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_6fd9_thumb.jpeg)
off we go ...
![... to Hpa-An ... to Hpa-An](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_6f68_thumb.jpeg)
... to Hpa-An
![sunrise over the lake sunrise over the lake](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_71b2_thumb.jpeg)
sunrise over the lake
![we rent a motorbike to explore the surroundings we rent a motorbike to explore the surroundings](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/IMG_20190125_165817_thumb.jpg)
we rent a motorbike to explore the surroundings
![the monkeys have the full attention of these young nuns the monkeys have the full attention of these young nuns](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_6fea_thumb.jpeg)
the monkeys have the full attention of these young nuns
![there are a lot of caves ... there are a lot of caves ...](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_6fef_thumb.jpeg)
there are a lot of caves ...
![... with countless Buddhas ... with countless Buddhas](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_6f7a_thumb.jpeg)
... with countless Buddhas
![we continue to Mawlamyine we continue to Mawlamyine](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_7020_thumb.jpeg)
we continue to Mawlamyine
![sunrise over Mawlamyine sunrise over Mawlamyine](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_705e_thumb.jpeg)
sunrise over Mawlamyine
![it's never too early for a group-photo :-) it's never too early for a group-photo :-)](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_705f_thumb.jpeg)
it's never too early for a group-photo :-)
![also here, a motorbike is convenient also here, a motorbike is convenient](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_7070_thumb.jpeg)
also here, a motorbike is convenient
![they say, it's the biggest reclining Buddha of the world they say, it's the biggest reclining Buddha of the world](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_706e_thumb.jpeg)
they say, it's the biggest reclining Buddha of the world
![Sunset in Mawlamyine Sunset in Mawlamyine](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_628b_thumb.jpeg)
Sunset in Mawlamyine
![to buy tickets is always an adventure to buy tickets is always an adventure](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_635d_thumb.jpeg)
to buy tickets is always an adventure
![you need to find the right office ... you need to find the right office ...](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_67ee_thumb.jpeg)
you need to find the right office ...
![... with the person in charge not sleeping ;-) ... with the person in charge not sleeping ;-)](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/IMG_20190131_105645_thumb.jpg)
... with the person in charge not sleeping ;-)
![early morning at the train-station early morning at the train-station](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_708c_thumb.jpeg)
early morning at the train-station
![food is sold in the train food is sold in the train](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/IMG_20190130_093015_thumb.jpg)
food is sold in the train
![Strett in Bago at dusk Strett in Bago at dusk](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_7098_thumb.jpeg)
Strett in Bago at dusk
![dawn over Bago dawn over Bago](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_64cf_thumb.jpeg)
dawn over Bago
![- and sunrise - and sunrise](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_709b_thumb.jpeg)
- and sunrise
![Welcome to Bagan, the Eldorado of Pagodas- and balloons Welcome to Bagan, the Eldorado of Pagodas- and balloons](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_63e2_thumb.jpeg)
Welcome to Bagan, the Eldorado of Pagodas- and balloons
![the big pagodas are closed for climbing... the big pagodas are closed for climbing...](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_70b3_thumb.jpeg)
the big pagodas are closed for climbing...
![... we find small ones with hidden entry ... we find small ones with hidden entry](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_70aa_thumb.jpeg)
... we find small ones with hidden entry
![the stairways are mostly stiff and narrow ... the stairways are mostly stiff and narrow ...](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/IMG_20190202_073030_thumb.jpg)
the stairways are mostly stiff and narrow ...
![... the view is definitely worth it ... the view is definitely worth it](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_63e6_thumb.jpeg)
... the view is definitely worth it
![for dawn we are ready and installed for dawn we are ready and installed](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/IMG_20190203_062831_thumb.jpg)
for dawn we are ready and installed
![the first "sell" of the day is worshipped the first "sell" of the day is worshipped](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/IMG_20190201_105533_thumb.jpg)
the first "sell" of the day is worshipped
![every morning is magnificent every morning is magnificent](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_724c_thumb.jpeg)
every morning is magnificent
![all over Myanmar we see clay pots - public drinking-water all over Myanmar we see clay pots - public drinking-water](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/IMG_20190205_102558_thumb.jpg)
all over Myanmar we see clay pots - public drinking-water
![bye bye Bagan bye bye Bagan](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_71af_thumb.jpeg)
bye bye Bagan
![hello Inle lake hello Inle lake](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_7257_thumb.jpeg)
hello Inle lake
![it's market day in Nyaung-Shwe it's market day in Nyaung-Shwe](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_70f7_thumb.jpeg)
it's market day in Nyaung-Shwe
![early morning on the lake early morning on the lake](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_7164_thumb.jpeg)
early morning on the lake
![the sun rises behind the mountains the sun rises behind the mountains](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_71e2_thumb.jpeg)
the sun rises behind the mountains
![mornings are coldt, thankful we warm ourselves at the fireplace ... mornings are coldt, thankful we warm ourselves at the fireplace ...](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_71e9_thumb.jpeg)
mornings are coldt, thankful we warm ourselves at the fireplace ...
![... before we have a look at the weaving center ... before we have a look at the weaving center](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_71eb_thumb.jpeg)
... before we have a look at the weaving center
![a monastery-school near Inle lake a monastery-school near Inle lake](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_721b_thumb.jpeg)
a monastery-school near Inle lake
![monks during school-hours monks during school-hours](images/myanmar-1/8B1221E96809417BA65B2A9D708BF62D/fullsizeoutput_7211_thumb.jpeg)
monks during school-hours