Our day on Inle Lake

Even with our short visit, Inle Lake sure left us wanting to see more of this beautiful country. We arrived at the airport and took a van to the lake. It's an hour drive through the countryside. Very beautiful. It cost $25 or 25000 kyat one way for both of us. Also once we got close to the lake we had to pay a $10 entrance fee. As we got closer you could see water buffalo in the water or out working the field with the farmers. It was such an idyllic sight. The little town where you catch the boats was crazy busy. We found a tour guide and headed out. The boat took us past people doing the everyday chores down by the lake, bathing and washing clothes. Once we got to the mouth of the lake we saw the famous fishermen who row with their feet. However these guys were staged for our benefit. It was so obvious. Luz and I were laughing. They are really ready for tourists. We visited a lotus silk weaving place, a temple and a floating farm. That was my favorite. It's such an amazing idea.

After our lake tour we caught a bite to eat. We both had vegetable pancakes. They were delicious. The weather was beautiful. Very refreshing compared to the heat in Thailand. Took the bouncy van ride back to the Heho airport and flew back to Yangon.