Author: Jenia Ustinova
24 December 2013 – En route to Mawlamyien, Myanmar
A rather bumpy ride on a colonial-era train from Bago to Mawlamyien
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23 December 2013 – Lake Inle, Myanmar
Hiking around the hills of Lake Inle with our guide Thanzin (like Dancing) — from Sunny day tours, he was great! — and Mr. Peter.
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22 December 2013 – Lake Inle, Myanmar
Boating around Lake Inle, checking out the floating gardens with our guide. A very nice way to spend 8 hours.
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21 December 2013 – Lake Inle, Myanmar
A tasting at the Red Top winery situated in the hills above Lake Inle, Myanmar. A most pleasant afternoon we must say!
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20 December 2013 – Lake Inle, Myanmar
Sergey demonstrates a new addition to his wardrobe – a longyi, most popular piece of attire worn by both men and women around Myanmar.
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Ulan Ude – Transsiberian stop #6
Founded: 1735 Pop: 404,000 Other names: Udinskoye, Verkhniy Udinsk Our last stop in Russia was in Ulan Ude, the capital of Buryat Republic. Ulan Ude is famous for two things: the largest head of Lenin is the world and being the center of Buddhism in Russia. Giant Lenin head in downtown Ulan Ude, Russia. Apparently, […]
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19 December 2013 – En Route to Lake Inle, Myanmar
On a bus from Bagan to Lake Inle — looking forward to changing it up from the dusty desert to the serene lake.
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18 December 2013 – Bagan, Myanmar
Shopping for lacquerware at a family-run workshop (3 generations back we were told) outside of Bagan, Myanmar. The work that these guys put into these pieces is astounding. Each piece is covered with seven to 18 (!) layers of lacquer, with drying time of around a week in between each. The artisans stencil and etch […]
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17 December 2013 – Bagan, Myanmar
Exploring the beautiful temples of the ancient Bagan, Myanmar.
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16 December 2013 – Bagan, Myanmar
First day in the ancient city of Bagan — and what do we have for you? Why, Sergey’s new beard of course.
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Lake Baikal, Olkhon Island
Rolling hills of the Olkhon Island on Lake Baikal, Russia. How many times can you say beautiful, stunning, amazing, vast, breathtaking etc, etc? Doesn’t matter, because it won’t capture the feeling of it all. Island of Olkhon is the largest island in Lake Baikal, and it – along with the Lake (or Sea, as most […]
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15 December 2013 – En route to Bagan, Myanmar
Taking the slow-boat (16 hours!) from Mandalay to Bagan. So many fascinating interactions and views in one day.
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