Yangon, Myanmar - Shwedagon Pagoda

Magnificent
It was built 2,600 years ago and is purported to contain seven hairs plucked from Buddha's head.  The main stupa stands 13 stories tall is is plated with real gold.  I've seen many temples, churches and religious buildings but I cannot think of any more impressive than this.

Yangon, Myanmar - Catching Up

With an Old Friend
Thiri spent a year living with the Old Lady while studying in graduate school.  She recently quit her job in Laos and is back in Yangon looking for work.  We met her for lunch and sightseeing.  She then drove us to her son's school to meet him and her husband.  Rian was on a short break, playing outside and got back to it as soon as he'd said his hellos.

Yangon, Myanmar - Out for the Stamp

Visa Hunting
Since I don't yet have my Singaporean long term visa, I have to leave every ninety days.  We decided to try something new this time.  After a 3 hour flight we took a cab to the Wyndham hotel, where we will stay for one night before decamping to a more modest AirBnb in a local part of town.  The hotel is brand new and overlooks Kandawgyi lake and Karaweik palace, which was built in the early 70's.  I was surprised by how green the city is.  It's stuffed full of trees and flowers.