"But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life, and thanks to a benevolent arrangement the greater part of life is sunshine." -Thomas Jefferson
And so the four of us, plus one local teacher, defied authorities and Saturday duty and went to our 8-hour trip to Bagan by bus. And the Principal gave in saying we needed this trip for us to be enlightened. It is said that every Myanmar should visit Bagan and without going to Bagan you cannot say that you have visited Myanmar. Mingalabar (pronounced as Minggalabah, which means Greetings!) from the Golden Land! We walked where the earth angels have trod, enveloped in a thick fog, under the morning sun, climbed temples for enlightenment with the four winds, and with glad and light hearts, we watched the sunset from about 30 meters above the ground with wondering awe.
Bagan with over 2000 Pagodas and Temples in upper Myanmar
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| Ananda temple is considered to be one of the most surviving masterpiece of the Mon architecture. Also known as the finest, largest, best preserved and most revered of the Bagan temples. |
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| Thatbyinnyu means "omniscience" which the Lord Buddha attained on becoming enlightened. So I guess we got the answers to our questions here =) |
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Dhammayangyi Temple is noted for its massiveness. The name "Dhammayangyi" as interpreted by scholars, means "The Light of Buddha's Teaching."
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| While the sun sets... |
This was the best trip I have ever had in Myanmar with Amabel, Cheryl and Espe. Miss ZinMin is very cool to join us in this trip. And here is our never ending fun pictures in the Land of Pagodas. Myanmar people lived in these lands for centuries but unfortunately as with everything in Myanmar, the military started clearing them in 1990. Who would have thought I would be here after 22 years?
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| Parang Living Room nyo lang a :) |
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| Espe's enlightenment :) |
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| Holding on for our dear lives |
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| Avoiding the Police Officers, hahaha! |
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| THE FOUR GALS : THE ENLIGHTENED |
