Day 16, Sagaing: Are You Man Enough to Sport a Longyi?

(Posted by Andrew about the events of Dec 27; near Mandalay, Myanmar.)

Another morning of touring temples today, this time across the river from Mandalay in the Sagaing Hills. Loads more pagodas, not to mention a Buddhist nunnery. What I'm mostly proud about is the most advanced selfie ever:

(Careful observers will also spot the most advanced photo-bomb ever as well. Touche to that unknown gentleman. Well played, sir; well played indeed.)

The afternoon gave us a chance to relax on the boat as we cruise down the Ayeyarwady River towards Bagan. (An important side note is that the people of Myanmar observe international maritime law #1: any two individuals with a body of water between them where at least one is not standing on terra firma must wave to each other like four year old children.)

They also taught us how tie the standard Myanmar “everyday” outfit for gentlemen and ladies alike, the longyi.

It's not a skirt. Really.