We had a great time at Inle Lake, a large rather shallow body of water with 64 villages on its edges all living off the lake's natural bounty: fish and nutrients to grow the most amazing vegetable gardens. We visited several fascinating sights here and saw some great birds (including the famous "Jerdon's Bushchat" that we have never before been able to spot.)
We spent a couple of hours at a terrific market with many different hill tribe people from around the lake selling their wares to one another.
A typical vendor with the lovely smile that we saw all over Myanmar.
Janet enjoying the vitality of this great village market.
Hundreds of different styles of tribal costumes abound throughout the market.
Many women throughout the country wear this light dried powder on their faces. It's made from tree bark. It seems to keep their skin soft and protected from the sun.
Dried breads like those in an Indian restaurant in the US; these were delicious.
The local market barbershop.
Fascinating market scenes everywhere. How old do you think she is, with her great homemade rattan hat?
Weighing the leaves that they use for betel mixed with tobacco and yummy spices; note the use of used batteries as the counterweight on the scale.
Fresh Inle Lake fish for dinner, anyone?
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