Myanmar Oct. 7

    Sailed by the confluence of the Chindwin and Irrawaddy rivers as we chugged up the river to Yandaboo, famous for its production of terra cotta pottery from the river bank clay.                          After securing the boat, the crew had to build steps into the shore.  A crew member helped me ascend the bank and held my hand the whole time while Kathy pushed from behind.
     At our first stop a woman “threw” about 10 pots while a man used his feet to keep the wheel turning.  Further on a crew member brought me a chair so I could listen to Daniel’s explanation about firing the pots – 600 – 1000 – in a huge dirt kiln.
     The day ended with a HUGE black thunderhead hovering over the river which prompted the captain to moor our cruiser near a riverside village.  When the ensuing squall started to fall, there was zero visibility.