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CONTEMPLATING THE LAKE
A classic destination in Myanmar is Inle Lake. Most everyone heads for the Nyaungshwe and takes a tour from there. Unfortunately, since our first visit in 1998, the place has been overrun with a gazillion tourists. Try the alternative. There is actually a system of three lakes connected by a river. We hired a boat in Pekon, north of Loikaw, ( itself a fabulous place), and spent two days traveling north to the circus at Inle Lake. It was tremendously pleasant with hardly any other foreigners. We stayed at the Paya Taung monastery the first night; a lovely, authentic experience. Pictured is a young student monk from the temple.
CONTEMPLATING THE LAKE
A classic destination in Myanmar is Inle Lake. Most everyone heads for the Nyaungshwe and takes a tour from there. Unfortunately, since our first visit in 1998, the place has been overrun with a gazillion tourists. Try the alternative. There is actually a system of three lakes connected by a river. We hired a boat in Pekon, north of Loikaw, ( itself a fabulous place), and spent two days traveling north to the circus at Inle Lake. It was tremendously pleasant with hardly any other foreigners. We stayed at the Paya Taung monastery the first night; a lovely, authentic experience. Pictured is a young student monk from the temple.