Each little statue represents a different day of the week. The idea is to put money in front of the statue from the day of the week you were born for good luck. Taken at Maha Muni Pagoda in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Peppers, okra, carrots and eggplant (aubergine) are in season during our visit to Burma (Myanmar) in January 2008. Taken at the Kalaw market. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
An ox cart-cum-tourist taxi speedily makes its way down the only street in Mingun, which is a short boat ride from Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)...The large stone structure in the background is a rotund, crumbling stone elephant. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
