Three days in this amazing archeological area of 50 square kilometers…SW of Mandalay, where between 50,000 to 200,000 people once … Continue reading Bagan-historical gem

Rickety old double decker boat transported us from Mandalay to Bagan along with a couple dozen other tourists. Starting before … Continue reading Putting down the Ayeyarwady River

We were exploring the aviary in Kandawgyi Botanical Garden…a beautiful garden in Pyin Oo Lwin (unfortunately now owned by the … Continue reading Attacked by a Grandma 

We would have come through Hsipaw if we had been able to travel overland from Yunnan province, China, on way … Continue reading Trekking in Hsipaw, Myanmar

This is pretty amazing…729 page text-inscribed mid 19th century marble slabs each page in its own small stupa cover 15 … Continue reading The Worlds Biggest book 

A short hour and twenty minute flight from Kunming brought us to Mandalay. Alot more motorbikes (gas) here and a … Continue reading Mayanmar (Burma) Arrival

Backtracking a bit but worth a footnote to advenure in China…the Stone Forest outside of Kunming, Yunnan Province, a World … Continue reading Stone Forest

Wei Shan muslim village (established in 14th century)..Evening classes of Arabic for all students. Wei Shan Ancient Town established 600 … Continue reading Last of Yunnan

Shaxi is a Bai town. Little Mandarin here! Above is Christmas Day hiking with guide Sarah in the Shibao mountains … Continue reading Shaxi – A Must Stop in Yunnan

Not a hike for the faint of heart: Tiger Leaping Gorge outside of Lijaing about 5000 ft above sea level..This … Continue reading Serious day hike