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Amazing temple in Myanmar/Burma, Schwedagon Pagoda

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starlagurl	Nov 20 2008, 02:24 PM Post #1
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	The Shwedagon ("shwe" means gold and "Dagon" is the former name of Yangon) Pagoda is a 98-meter (322 feet) coned shaped giant, golden and glistening stupa which is situated in Yangon, Myanmar. Anybody been before? Original article here: http://www.trifter.com/Asia-&-Pacific/...-World-2.119749 -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

wakingdream	Nov 23 2008, 11:01 AM Post #2
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 5853 Joined: 18-August 06 From: Guelph, Ontario Member No.: 13336	Years ago we went. It is simply incredible One of my faves for sure! -------------------- ~Susie 'Yesterday's the past and tomorrow's the future. Today is a gift - which is why they call it the present.'

starlagurl	Nov 24 2008, 11:46 AM Post #3
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Got any pictures? Links? -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

wakingdream	Nov 24 2008, 03:33 PM Post #4
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 5853 Joined: 18-August 06 From: Guelph, Ontario Member No.: 13336	Yeah, got pics, but they're not digital and I haven't scanned any of those babies. No links b/c I haven't blogged about it. Those was my pre-blogging days. Those days came pretty much after the majority of my travels and most of those travels are scribbled into journals tucked away and probably getting dusty as I write this But, I have to say, pictures would never do it any justice. It's absolutely incredible. -------------------- ~Susie 'Yesterday's the past and tomorrow's the future. Today is a gift - which is why they call it the present.'

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