Today's ride started with a ferry crossing of the Chindwin River that runs to the West of Monywa. The 60km ride that followed was mainly through rather dry and scrubby countryside, without any particularly distinguishing features. Quite a contrast from the picturesque and lush countryside of the Shan hills. Unfortunately, Alison was suffering somewhat from the Mandalay region food, and consequently found the going tougher than it would otherwise have been.
After a couple of refreshment breaks to drink the sweet Burmese tea, it was time for our lunch stop, then onto the bus for a road transfer to the historical town of Bagan and to our delightful room in the Riverview Hotel. Great to be able to relax by the pool for a couple of hours before watching the sunset over the Irrawaddy, with a G&T in hand - except that there is no tonic to be had in Myanmar!
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