Caves Near Kalaw
In the mountainous countryside around Kalaw there are temples and pagodas on the highest peaks. As well in the deep cave there are also temples. The following pictures are from two caves. The first was about 1000 feet long, the second 600 feet.
Breakfast in the local market. There were small restaurants that served a specific speciality. This was for Shan rice.
It is served on a banana leaf. The condiments are pickled ginger, hot peppers and a root that tastes a bit like radish.
The first cave was about an hour drive from Kalaw. It was through very pretty countryside.
The entrance. The cave is about 1000 feet long.
There are about 2000 Buddha images in the cave. Some have been dated back 2000 years.
If you splashed water from this pool on you, it would bring good health and prosperity.
There were quite a few mineral formations.
The gentleman on the left showed us through the cave.
There are many pagodas leading up to the entrance to the smaller cave near Kalaw.
The entrance.
South East Asia 2007
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Caves Near Kalaw
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