Mandalay Teak Bridge

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David & Valerie Dobson
Thu 5 Sep 2013 17:22

5th September 2013

- Mandalay’s long teak footbridge at Amarapura

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We are greeted by champagne or juice by our boat crew for a 5 o’clock boat trip on the Taungthaman lake, which is crossed by the remarkable 1.2km long teak footbridge

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We’re ready for this after all the sightseeing!

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Same style as the Venetian Gondolas

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The lake is so shallow, people are standing up fishing in it!

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Pancakes and chapattis, inexpensive snack food!

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These shacks along the road are used as temporary homes by families who need to get away from the flooded river during the rainy season