A day tour of Inle lake. Nov 26

We were off for a day-long boat trip on the lake just after sunrise. We were in one of these long boats. I was sharing with a couple from Spain.

Along the canal that leads to the lake were various homes and buildings.

How they stand in these little canoes is beyond me. I can barely stand in the long boat without falling in.

A fisherman and tourists shooting his picture.

I loved being able to get these shots, so classic.

He is paddling with his foot on the oar. It is amazing to watch, and what balance.

There was always some mist at the base of the mountains but this morning it was so beautiful on the water.

Here is the ultimate in coordination and balance. He is standing on his left foot, using his right foot and left hand to paddle and holding a fishing rod in his right hand.

Pulling in a net.

Here they are gathering sea weed to use on the gardens.

White stupas along the canal.

A restaurant.

Hotel and restaurant.

We have stopped at a small town and are walking toward the market.


Lots of good local produce for sale. This market moves to a different town each day of the week on a schedule.

Walking over this traffic bridge toward a temple.

Some old brick stupas that are crumbling.

There was much more but my battery died. We saw the jumping cat monastery, many local craft shops which had demonstrations of their work and had lunch in a nice restaurant. Most of the good stuff is at the opposite end of the lake from the town so it was an hour trip each way.

An enjoyable day but heavily orientated to offering goods for sale to tourists. Eh! It's what they do.