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Myanmar (Burma), Travel8 Comments

Sunset over Bagan, Myanmar (part 3)

September 1, 2015August 30, 2015 The Sock Mistress

The sun finally set and with this comes the end of my blog posts about Myanmar (… probably 😉 ). I hope you have enjoyed seeing these photos, and if you ever get a chance, please do go to Myanmar, … Continue reading Sunset over Bagan, Myanmar (part 3)

Myanmar (Burma), Travel4 Comments

Sunset over Bagan, Myanmar (part 2)

August 22, 2015August 23, 2015 The Sock Mistress

The sun was dropping behind the horizon, and as we stood at the top of our stupa we could see the spires of the distant stupas in the distance.   The reds and golds of the sunset glowed against the … Continue reading Sunset over Bagan, Myanmar (part 2)

Myanmar (Burma), Travel6 Comments

Sunset over Bagan, Myanmar (part 1)

August 15, 2015August 15, 2015 The Sock Mistress

I think its fitting for the last few posts on our trip to Myanmar to be of our sunset visit to a stupa.  I confess I don’t know which stupa we were taken to.  Whichever one it was, had an … Continue reading Sunset over Bagan, Myanmar (part 1)

Myanmar (Burma), Travel8 Comments

Pagodas and Temples – Bagan, Myanmar (part 4)

August 6, 2015August 6, 2015 The Sock Mistress

So we come to the end of our wander around these smaller stupas in Bagan. For me, this was the highlight of our visit to Myanmar and if I ever return to Bagan, I’ll be heading off to explore more of … Continue reading Pagodas and Temples – Bagan, Myanmar (part 4)

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Pagodas and Temples – Bagan, Myanmar (part 3)

August 1, 2015July 31, 2015 The Sock Mistress

These smaller stupas in Bagan, I found particularly charming after visiting the larger temples of Shwezigon Pagoda, Htilominlo Temple and Ananda Temple.  While they were beautiful, there was something special about the smaller ones.  Particularly since we were the only ones around and most … Continue reading Pagodas and Temples – Bagan, Myanmar (part 3)

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Pagodas and Temples – Bagan, Myanmar (part 2)

July 27, 2015July 26, 2015 The Sock Mistress

Escaping from our tour group one afternoon in Bagan, we intrepid explorers wandered across the grassy scrubland to some of the smaller stupas near our hotel. After visiting the larger temples of Shwezigon Pagoda, Htilominlo Temple and Ananda Temple, I was keen to explore some of … Continue reading Pagodas and Temples – Bagan, Myanmar (part 2)

Myanmar (Burma), Travel3 Comments

Pagodas and Temples – Bagan, Myanmar (part 1)

July 17, 2015July 15, 2015 The Sock Mistress

After visiting the larger temples of Shwezigon Pagoda, Htilominlo Temple and Ananda Temple, I was keen to explore some of the smaller stupas scattered around Bagan.  And we literally only had to walk a few paces from our hotel to do so.  We felt … Continue reading Pagodas and Temples – Bagan, Myanmar (part 1)

Myanmar (Burma), Travel9 Comments

Shwezigon Pagoda – Bagan, Myanmar

July 13, 2015July 12, 2015 The Sock Mistress

Shwezigon Pagoda or ရွှေစည်းခုံဘုရား as its known in the Myanmar language was the last of the 3 larger temples and pagoda’s we visited in Bagan. Built in 1076 by King Anawrahta, a recent convert to Theravada Buddhism, Shwezigon was built … Continue reading Shwezigon Pagoda – Bagan, Myanmar

Peru, Travel7 Comments

More dead bodies – Puerto Inka, Peru

July 6, 2015July 5, 2015 The Sock Mistress

One of our overnight stops while in Peru, was a pretty basic resort in the middle of what seemed like nowhere, at Puerto Inka (or Inca).  Its saving grace was the amazing Incan ruins just behind the hotel.  We’d already … Continue reading More dead bodies – Puerto Inka, Peru

Myanmar (Burma), Travel7 Comments

Ananda Temple – Bagan, Myanmar

June 29, 2015June 28, 2015 The Sock Mistress

And finally we reach Bagan, which was one of my bucket list locations.   I wcouldn’t wait to see the thousands of stupas scattered across the landscape.  And while I hate to give away spoilers, it didn’t disappoint! Although I was … Continue reading Ananda Temple – Bagan, Myanmar

Peru, Travel18 Comments

Ollantaytambo – gateway town to Machu Picchu, Peru

June 9, 2015June 14, 2015 The Sock Mistress

Ollantaytambo is where most trekkers set off on their four day hike to Machu Picchu.  Its where we started our epic 1.5 hour train ride to same.  Forgive me but I’m not walking for 4 days at high altitude and sleeping … Continue reading Ollantaytambo – gateway town to Machu Picchu, Peru

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Ancient stupas at Shwe Inn Tain Pagoda – Inle Lake, Myanmar

April 24, 2015April 19, 2015 The Sock Mistress

The Shwe Inn Tain Pagoda complex was pretty amazing, so I figured a second post about it with a few more photos was in order.  The first post is the Ruins and Ruining of Shwe Inn Tain Pagoda. As a reminder, The … Continue reading Ancient stupas at Shwe Inn Tain Pagoda – Inle Lake, Myanmar

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Shwe Inn Tain Pagoda complex – Inle Lake, Myanmar

Ruins and Ruining of Shwe Inn Tain Pagoda – Inle Lake, Myanmar

April 17, 2015April 16, 2015 The Sock Mistress

So finally, as promised the blog post about the Shwe Inn Tain Pagoda complex! The Shwe Inn Tain pagoda is near the Inn Dain Khone village on the western bank of Inle Lake.  There are apparently 1054 pagodas, but I confess, … Continue reading Ruins and Ruining of Shwe Inn Tain Pagoda – Inle Lake, Myanmar

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Shwe Inn Tain Monastery – Inle Lake, Myanmar

March 30, 2015March 29, 2015 The Sock Mistress

Just near the market, a short distance from the main Shwe Inn Tain Pagoda complex (which will be coming up shortly in a future post) is the Shwe Inn Tain Monastery. This handful of crumbling ruins provides a stark contrast to the bustling … Continue reading Shwe Inn Tain Monastery – Inle Lake, Myanmar

Travel, USA4 Comments

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park – Hawai’i

November 6, 2014November 2, 2014 The Sock Mistress

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park was an ancient city of refuge.  Back in the day, under the old laws of Hawaii when chieftains and priests ruled the land, if you committed a crime, it was game over. If you … Continue reading Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park – Hawai’i

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