Bago was one of the old capitals of the country, so there are quite a few interesting things to see. I was hoping to find a bicycle, but I didn’t know where to rent one. So I just walked everywhere. Most people hire a driver, but I’m crazy.
I got up early and was surprised to see hundreds of monks walking down the streets of the city in a line collecting food, all barefoot in red robes.
I got to see most of the places except an old palace which wasn’t open yet and one statue which was too far away. I saw Shwethalyaung Buddha (and a bigger reclining Buddha called Nanung Daw Gyi Mya Tha Lyang) and Shwemawdaw Paya. Actually walking is probably better than driving since you can see a lot more.
A road is under construction here in the middle of the city. It is interesting to see how this construction is done here as there is little machinery. Many women are involved, putting rocks into baskets, then placing the baskets on their heads and dumping somewhere else. Then other women arrange all the rocks for a stable foundation of the road.
At about 1:00 my bus left to my next destination. The bus ended up being about 15 hours in duration. The first half of the trip included Myanmar movies and music videos played at a high volume. I wish my good earphones where working today.