Into The Sagaing Hills

 

 

 

The Sagaing Hills in the distance on the west (opposite) side of the Irrawaddy River. The hills are a religious and monastic center located about 15 kilometers south of Mandalay. They contain numerous pagodas and meditation centers for Buddhists. And other interesting stuff.

 

 

 

Gate to the temple hills.

 

 

 

 

A simple pagoda greets the visitors.

 

 

 

 

Many of the pagodas are connected by covered walkways across the hills.

 

 

 

 

Up on the hill the pagodas become large and elaborate.

 

 

 

 

The interior alter

 

 

 

 

Even a tribute to the three kings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faye buys several purses made of seeds

 

 

 

 

The hills also contain some excellent silversmiths

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wrappimg some of the goodies...

 

 

 

 

The word spread quickly around the hills that VIPs Faye and Steve were passing through. Entire villages flocked to see these famous visitors - Just Kidding! These folks were heading to a local festival.

 

 

 

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