Just back from a day exploring Yangon - the former capital (previously known as Rangoon)
The day started with a visit to the reclining Buddha at Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda - the third largest in Myanmar. Pretty spectacular, and an interesting history.
Then it was on to the Royal Lake and Kandawgyi National Park, which is home to (inter alia) a replica of the former Royal Barge, where we *almost* gatecrashed a local wedding (approximately 10,000 guests - makes 70 look like a tea party!) Again, pretty spectacular:
Then we took a drive downtown to see the old part of the city, with its colonial style buildings, various Courts (from the outside only I hasten to add!), independence monument, former Secretariat General (where Aung San and his cabinet were assassinated) - and the Piccadilly Circus of Yangon!
(Sule Pagoda - Yangon was built on a grid system around it)
Then we headed to the 20th floor of the Sakura tower for a birds eye view of the city!
After lunch, we took a drive through the Golden Valley (some very nice houses!), past the Martyrs Mausoleum and then on to the Shewedagon Pagoda. Again, pretty incredible!!
Now back at the Governor's Residence for a cup of tea before planning this evening's activities. An early night, perhaps, as a very early flight tomorrow morning!....
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