Two Burmese Boys Preparing Roti - Bago, Burma
Two boys help to prepare and deliver roti (flattened, fried bread) with smiles and energy at a simple restaurant in Bago, Burma (Myanmar). © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Side by Side Buddha - Bago, Burma
Originally built in the late 15th century, the Kyaik Pun Pagoda features four large seated Buddhas facing the four cardinal points of the compass. Taken in Bago, Burma (Myanmar). © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Huge Breakfast at Guest House - Toungoo, Burma
The Myanmar Beauty Guesthouse in Toungoo, Burma (Myanmar) serves a delicious - and abundant - breakfast each morning: samosas, fresh fruit from the garden, eggs, toast, and much more. It was so much that we took much of it with us to eat throughout the day. Read more about Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Buddha's Feet - Bago, Burma
Detailed symbolic imagery on the soles of the feet of a large, reclining Buddha outside of Bago, Burma (Myanmar). © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Reclining Buddha - Bago, Burma
A Burmese man prays at a reclining Buddha outside of Bago, Burma (Myanmar). © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Toungoo Market Scene - Burma
For a relatively small town, Toungoo features an impressive market scene - that is, if you know where to look. We were fortunate to have a Burmese man take us around for the day to show us his favorite markets in town. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Mother and Daughter at Toungoo Market - Burma
Selling herbs at the fresh market in Toungoo, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Market Vendors with Hats - Toungoo, Burma
Taken at the market in Toungoo, Burma (Myanmar). © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Older Woman, Smile - Toungoo, Burma
A Burmese woman at the market in Toungoo, Burma (Myanmar). © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Visit to a Burmese Village - Toungoo, Burma
We were taken on a visit to a village outside of Toungoo, Burma by the man in the center of the photo...The family pictured invited us to visit and drink some of their "sky beer" (fermented coconut drink). ..Audrey's face is decorated with thenaka (yellow, organic Burmese makeup made from tree bark). © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Oxen on the River - Toungoo, Burma
We wonder what happens during the monsoons (rainy season) and the river swells. Taken outside of Toungoo, Burma (Myanmar). © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Proud Father - Toungoo, Burma
A father lifts the hat off his baby girl to show her off to us. Taken at the train station in Toungoo, Burma (Myanmar). © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Women at the Marketf - Toungoo, Myanmar
Taken at Toungoo market, Myanmar (Burma). Read more about Myanmar (Burma). © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Girl - Toungoo, Burma
This striking girl is one of the many children working or helping their mothers at the train station in Toungoo, Burma (Myanmar). © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Woman Balancing Mud - Toungoo, Burma
A woman gracefully transports mud from the river bed to shore in a village outside of Toungoo, Burma. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Crying Burmese Baby - Toungoo, Burma
This little Burmese baby was not accustomed to seeing big white people like us...After one look, he burst into tears. We tried to assure him we weren't aliens, but he didn't seem to believe us. ..Taken in a village outside of Toungoo, Burma (Myanmar). © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Bamboo Rafts - Toungoo, Burma
Assembling bamboo rafts is a traditional craft in a village outside of Toungoo, Burma (Myanmar). © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Vendors at the Train Station - Toungoo, Burma
When a train pulls into the station in Toungoo, Burma (Myanmar), all the vendors head to the fence to sell food and drink to the train passengers. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Shy Little Burmese Girl - Toungoo, Burma
A little girl passes us a curious look at the train station in Toungoo, Burma (Myanmar). © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Boy with Thanaka - Toungoo, Burma
A boy made up with thanaka (natural Burmese makeup made from tree bark) at the train station in Toungoo, Burma (Myanmar). © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Kid - Toungoo, Myanmar
Taken at the train station in Toungoo, Myanmar (Burma). Read more about Myanmar (Burma).
Sunset in Toungoo - Toungoo, Burma
The sun falls over a holy lake in Toungoo, Burma (Myanmar). © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Mother and Child - Toungoo, Myanmar
We met this adorable girl and her mother waiting at the train station in Toungoo, Myanmar. The yellow powder on the faces is thanaka, known locally as "Myanmar make-up" and comes from a type of wood (mixed with water). Read more about our visit to Myanmar.
Sunset, Lake and Pagoda - Toungoo, Burma
The sun falls across the lake in Toungoo, Burma (Myanmar). © www.uncorneredmarket.com
