Easy day today. We rented bikes and rode around the village near us. It was interesting to see women washing clothes in the river, pigs in the back yards, and life in rural Bagan. After visiting a couple more temples we decided to have a relaxing afternoon around our pool. Bagan is a magical place which rivals Angkor Wat on scale and impressiveness. The stone carvings are not as intricate as Angkor Wat, but the many Buddha statues in the temples are perfectly p...

What a great day! Today we had a horse cart and young driver who drove us around Bagan to visit more temples. Our driver was great - fun and very accommodating - even if his teeth were stained black from chewing betel nuts! We visited at least 20 sites all together. Many had death-defying stairs leading up to narrow outer walkways which were missing bricks in strategic places. However, the great views of the area made the challenges worthwhile. For lunch we ha...

The train finally arrived 4 hours late in Bagan. Ron figures that the train ride was the most dangerous ride of any kind that we have ever taken, but we did arrive safely - if somewhat battered - and saw a fascinating glimpse of simple rural life. When he met us, our guide said, "Not many tourists take the train." Now we know why! Bagan - a magical place with temples and stupas as far as you can see, dating from the 11th century. There are over 2000 in total. Th...