Temples of Bagan: Sulamani
Sulamani was built in 1183 CE. It set the standard for two-level temples, emphasizing the vertical axis with vertical momentum. It is a multiple floor temple with upper floors narrower […]
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Temples of Bagan: Ananda Pahto
One of the best known temples in Bagan, and still in use, is Ananda Pahto. It was built between 1090 and 1105. In 1990 in recognition of its 900th anniversary […]
Welcome to Bagan: Nyaung U
Sister village and transportation hub to the great archaeological wonder that is Bagan, Scaramouchine wandered Nyaung U early in the morning.
The Temples of Bagan: Shweizigon Paya
Scaramouchine blurrily stepped off the overnight bus arriving at the Nyaung U bus station at 4:30 in the morning and drank several cups of hot sweet milky tea before witnessing sunrise […]
Life on the Beach
Scaramouchine Gets a Beach Holiday
Scaramouchine’s requirment for going to Myanmar was that part of it was not adventure-travel but a relaxing beach holiday. She chose the Pleasant View Resort in Ngapali for its clean […]
Shwedagon at Night
The night Scaramouchine arrived in Myanmar she went to Shwedagon Paya, unfortunately missing the sunset but in time for the festival like atmosphere that lit up the famous Yangon temple […]
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