Bagan

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Our little bit of paradise, the Thande Old Bagan.  Built in 1922 for a visit from the then Prince Of Wales.   They certainly chose the prime location on the river.  The waterfront bungalows and grounds are lovely. That said parts are sadly run down but were under renovation in Dec '02., a pool was also under construction.  The food and service were abysmal but fortunately right next door is the Hotel Bagan, where they serve a very good buffet dinner.

Every morning we woke up to the sun rising over the river and the view across to Tangyi Taung Mountains.

This is why we loved the Thande. 

It is equally enchanting and peaceful at sunset.

At dawn on our second morning in Bagan we walked the few steps to the hotel entrance  where the tonga drivers had assured us they would be waiting to take us to Mingala Zedi to watch the dawn creep over the Bagan Plain.  

Our driver was curled up fast asleep.
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