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Myanmar (Burma)

A group was formed to cross Myanmar together.
A group was formed to cross Myanmar together.
The beginning was difficult because the monsoon rain had destroyed the bridges
The beginning was difficult because the monsoon rain had destroyed the bridges
Local people helped us to cross the rivers on boats
Local people helped us to cross the rivers on boats
Home made rafts were also used
Home made rafts were also used
Last river difficult because of stones. It was crossed in darkness.
Last river difficult because of stones. It was crossed in darkness.
This is a temple that contains the message of Buddhism.
This is a temple that contains the message of Buddhism.
The first floors show how it may be in hell.
The first floors show how it may be in hell.
Close to Magwe, Myanmar
Close to Magwe, Myanmar
Bagan is the city of 1000 temples
Bagan is the city of 1000 temples
The monkeys at Mount Popa temple have learned to drink cola
The monkeys at Mount Popa temple have learned to drink cola
People apply gold on this statue of Buddha in Mandalay
People apply gold on this statue of Buddha in Mandalay
Houses on the lake Inle. They also have floating gardens.
Houses on the lake Inle. They also have floating gardens.
Long neck is fashion in Myanmar
Long neck is fashion in Myanmar
The highway to the capital Naypuidaw was huge, but there was no traffic
The highway to the capital Naypuidaw was huge, but there was no traffic
The tourist police in Naypuidaw had nice Chinese custom bikes
The tourist police in Naypuidaw had nice Chinese custom bikes
This is the guard at Golden Rock, one of the holiest places in Myanmar
This is the guard at Golden Rock, one of the holiest places in Myanmar
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I joined a group of bikers to ride through Myanmar. The system was such that nobody could ride alone but a government guide had to be present and all dates, routes and hotels had to be fixed before such trip can take place. So it was much cheaper and easier to join a group, and later I found that it would have been very difficult alone. Now (2022), the border is very difficult to cross, thaks to the military government of that country. In 2015 people of Myanmar very optimistic since the first free elections were announce for 2015. Sadly, the freedom didn't last long.