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I never did discover the name of this pagoda, which is situated on the road back to the bridge from Nga Pa Kwe Taung (Dragon Lake, see seperate tip). You will see it as you pass, so just ask your taxi driver to stop, he probably will anyway.
There are some nice views over the surrpunding countryside and across the river Ayerawaddy from the top, and the pagoda itself is pleasant if not as stunning as some.
The main picture isn't a double exposure, it was me trying to be a bit arty (Heaven help us) and taking a picture through one of the rather ornate wrought-iron window screens.
Written Mar 2, 2006
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In the words of the old Flanders & Swann song,
"Mud, mud, glorious mud
Nothing quite like it for cooling the blood
So follow me follow, down to the hollow
And there let me wallow in glorious mud."
Well, I don't know about cooling the blood, but there is an abundance of warm, bubbling mud at Nga Pa Kwe Taung, also known as Dragon Lake. You will need a taxi jeep to get there, as it's over the big bridge and then about 2km North of it. There is a small pagoda and then you ascend some steps onto the hill topped by the bubbling mud pool. People leave money donations here for good luck. There are several smaller "mud mountain"s as well. The two largest mounds are named for the daughter and son respectively of the Dragon King
I also saw the young lads (pictured) making really rather accomplished mud figures that they then dry off in the sun.
It's not wildly exciting but it makes for an interesting trip.
Written Mar 2, 2006
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