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sledge · 07-10-2007, 10:00 AM

Bagan

sledge · 07-10-2007, 10:02 AM

Bagan

sledge · 07-10-2007, 10:03 AM

sledge · 07-10-2007, 10:05 AM

On the road to Mt Popa

sledge · 07-10-2007, 10:10 AM

sledge · 07-10-2007, 10:11 AM

Mt Popa, this was one hell of a climb

sledge · 07-10-2007, 10:13 AM

This Taunggyi town, the main town on Inle Lake

sledge · 07-10-2007, 10:15 AM

Inle lake

sledge · 07-10-2007, 10:17 AM

It is very nice and quiet up here in the Shan mountains. The lake is also crystal clear.

sledge · 07-10-2007, 10:18 AM

sledge · 07-10-2007, 10:19 AM

sledge · 07-10-2007, 10:21 AM

A local at the market

Mid · 07-10-2007, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sledge

Mt Popa, this was one hell of a climb

wow , great photo

bit of quick triva from the winki :

Mt. Popa is considered the abode of Burma's most powerful nats and as such is the most important nat worship center. Many Burmese pilgrims visit Mt. Popa every year, especially at festival season on the full moon of Nayon (May/June) and the full moon of Nadaw (November/December). This festival is known as Taunghyon (near Mandalay). Before King Anawrahta's time, thousands of animals were sacrificed to the nats during festivals. Burmese superstition says that on Mt. Popa, one should not wear red or black or bring meat, especially pork, as it could offend the resident nats. Mt. Popa is also the home to many monkeys.

the reference to PORK is intriguing .........................

sledge · 07-10-2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mid

wow , great photo bit of quick triva from the winki : Mt. Popa is considered the abode of Burma's most powerful nats and as such is the most important nat worship center. Many Burmese pilgrims visit Mt. Popa every year, especially at festival season on the full moon of Nayon (May/June) and the full moon of Nadaw (November/December). This festival is known as Taunghyon (near Mandalay). Before King Anawrahta's time, thousands of animals were sacrificed to the nats during festivals. Burmese superstition says that on Mt. Popa, one should not wear red or black or bring meat, especially pork, as it could offend the resident nats. Mt. Popa is also the home to many monkeys.

Thanks Mid

Yeh, Mt Popa was an amazing place with hundreds of pilgrams. Some of the elderly were being carried up in stretches, I found it hard enough in some places walking on my own with how steep some sections were. There were lots of nats everywhere in little caves on the walk up which people were stopping at to pray and give offerings. It had a real nice feel to it.

Wayne Kerr · 07-10-2007, 12:02 PM

Amazing photos Sledge ... the photo of the fisherman in post #10, was that near the coast or in an inland river?

sharon · 07-10-2007, 12:49 PM

You are a real photographer.

sledge · 07-10-2007, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Wayne Kerr

Amazing photos Sledge ... the photo of the fisherman in post #10, was that near the coast or in an inland river?

Thanks, That photo is on Inle lake which is in the Shan State

sledge · 07-10-2007, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sharon

You are a real photographer.

Thanks Sharon, I'll try and post more soon

Wayne Kerr · 07-10-2007, 02:48 PM

Looks great Sledge ... here's Inle Lake on Google Earth I think

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