Apart from participating in the marathon and going to Shwedagon Pagoda, I actually didn't have any plans on how to spend my days in Myanmar. Bagan and Mandalay were out of the picture since I only had 4 days (minus arrival and departure days). So I decided to spend my days in Yangon, without a proper itinerary in mind.
Looking at the city map, I still have no idea on where to go. There's a few attractions in Yangon, some are within walking distance from my hotel and some require taxi rides. I was lazy to hop in and out of the taxi to all those places.
So one day, I just walked along the streets...
trishaw puller waiting for riders
the local men wear longyi, Myanmar's kain pelikat I suppose?
school day finished
One thing I noticed in Yangon was the use of small plastic chairs and tables. Numerous sidewalk cafes and street vendors spread out the small tables and chairs beneath a row of trees or canopies.
gossiping
I could see that much of Yangon's social life takes place here. They're where friends meet, politics is discussed and business conducted. Though somehow I imagined it's like giants chillaxing at dwarfs' cafes. -_-
Looking at the city map, I still have no idea on where to go. There's a few attractions in Yangon, some are within walking distance from my hotel and some require taxi rides. I was lazy to hop in and out of the taxi to all those places.
So one day, I just walked along the streets...
the local men wear longyi, Myanmar's kain pelikat I suppose?
One thing I noticed in Yangon was the use of small plastic chairs and tables. Numerous sidewalk cafes and street vendors spread out the small tables and chairs beneath a row of trees or canopies.
I could see that much of Yangon's social life takes place here. They're where friends meet, politics is discussed and business conducted. Though somehow I imagined it's like giants chillaxing at dwarfs' cafes. -_-
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