People versus Pagodas, Scenery versus Stupas, Lifestyles versus Loving

The boat man who rowed me out to the U Bein Bridge  

I found everything in Myanmar integrated into an essence of  serenity. It didn't matter where I was, what I was looking at,  how strange  the circumstances, there was always  a peace  that indeed,  passeth all understanding.  These amazing people have not let the changes of their political past destroy their values.
A visit to Myanmar is not just  for the beauty of  the pagodas, temples, monuments  but for the admiration of an amazing nation  that is overcoming  much adversity.  Get there soon before it changes too fast. 

Our amazing chef, who produced the best meals through out my three weeks in Myanmar and China 

Gracious Thiri  who showed us how to make and apply  thanaka

My adorable Manadalay guide.

On the steps of the Mahamuni Pagoda