Myanmar Oct. 3, 2012

     Many stairs were involved in today’s exploration of the Minhia and Gwechang Forts on either side of the river to keep the British at bay from Royal Burmah.  I stayed on board our ship and read The Piano Tuner, concerning a man who travelled from London to Burma to tune a piano in the jungle.
     Later in the afternoon we moored at Magwe where everyone got in a bicycle side cart to tour the local marketplace and eventually reach the Myat-thalon Pagoda.  But first Daniel climbed up the uneven dirt bank, instructed the crew on making steps and borrowed a bike to “scout” the route.  I happily waved goodbye to them.