The weather deteriorated quickly.   We awoke to  flooded grounds and staff waiting on the veranda with large umbrellas to  escort us to breakfast. 

We could only spend so long admiring the days folded napkins.  They seem to have a inexhaustible repertoire at the Emerald Land. So, what do you do on a wet day in Mandalay?  

We had a car and driver booked to take us to the Ancient Capitals and U'Beins Bridge.   I had been looking forward to it for the best part of a year.  We set off hopefully for U'Beins Bridge but quickly gave up on our original plans.

Come rain or come shine, these passengers were going about their business as usual.