After coming back from Inle Lake we saw some more sites around Yangon including the locals market, downtown Yangon and the port area, the reclining Buddha, and then we went to a christian orphanage where they take in kids whose parents have died or cannot care for their children. The kids were very well mannered we read them some English stories, they sang songs to us that they have been learning in English and then we did the hokey pokey. They loved that. Saturday night we went to a dinner show where traditional Myanmar food was served and a traditional dance show was put on. Sunday we went to church and then visited some members of the ward. We had to start packing too because we left on Monday. Before we could go home though, we had to see the water festival for ourselves. We should have worn our swimsuits because we got soaked. Below are all the pictures. We had a great time and would love to go back if we could, everyone asked us if we would. The trip really was eye opening and an experience not to be missed. On the way home we talked about how different the United States would be if everyone had a chance to see and experience what we saw on our trip. The biggest lesson we learned is to be grateful for what we have and not take for granted our freedom that we have in this country. We really do have so much. So yes if you ever want to go somewhere different and have an adventure we would both highly recommend Myanmar.
One of the many locals markets in Yangon, you can only imagine the smells from what you see in the pictures.
Angela bought some cloth she liked and the a lady next to the cloth shop sewed it into a longee for $0.50.
One view from the top of the Sukura Tower in downtown Yangon, in the background you can see the ships that come up the river from the ocean and behind that is the beginning of the Irrawady Delta.
The reclining Buddha in Yangon is 58 feet tall and 216 feet long, and those are the eyes that came from the glass factory we visited, 5'8" around.
This is the Christian Orphanage we visited.
Friends in couples park.
Karaway Palace Dinner Show.
The elephant danced too, he was very good and got lots of tips.
Part of the show was a dance competition between people and Marionettes.
Sister Janet and her family.
Sao Palo and his family.
The water festival on Ine Road, yes we walked through that and yes we got soaked.
Then it was our turn to get people wet. There were not a lot of people where this pandal was, but we did get some wet. This was right before we got on the plane to come home, what a great trip it was.
Angela bought some cloth she liked and the a lady next to the cloth shop sewed it into a longee for $0.50.
One view from the top of the Sukura Tower in downtown Yangon, in the background you can see the ships that come up the river from the ocean and behind that is the beginning of the Irrawady Delta.
The reclining Buddha in Yangon is 58 feet tall and 216 feet long, and those are the eyes that came from the glass factory we visited, 5'8" around. 
This is the Christian Orphanage we visited.
Friends in couples park.
Karaway Palace Dinner Show.
The elephant danced too, he was very good and got lots of tips. 
Part of the show was a dance competition between people and Marionettes. 
Sister Janet and her family.
Sao Palo and his family. 
The water festival on Ine Road, yes we walked through that and yes we got soaked. 
Then it was our turn to get people wet. There were not a lot of people where this pandal was, but we did get some wet. This was right before we got on the plane to come home, what a great trip it was. 
1 comment:
Nice pictures guys. It is fun to see and hear about your experience over there. It some ways it was so similar to ours, and others totally different. What a great place huh? Thanks for being the inspiration we needed to get over there. It was worth every penny. Thanks for the sacrifices you made to make it possible for Amy and Dan to go as well. You are the best.
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