Friday, November 29, 2013
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Myanmar Teak
Did you know teak trees flower?
Did you know when the British left Burma there were more teak trees then when they arrived?
Did you know when the British left Burma there were more teak trees then when they arrived?
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
A last Piece of Palace - Shwenandaw Monastery Mandalay,Myanmar
A fabulous original piece of palace architecture in Myanmar, saved through an odd set of circumstances.
Originally part of the Royal Palace of Amarapura this special building was moved to be included as part of the new royal palace scheme that King Mindon built to enhance his new capital city of Mandalay in 1857. Reconstructed as part of the king's private apartments it was said he spent many hours meditating in the building.
After King Mindon died his son felt the building was haunted by his spirit and he had the building moved to it's present location outside of the palace grounds and converted to a monastery. King Minton's teak palace was heavily bombed and completely burned during WWII as the Japanese were head quartered here. Miraculously this one original section of palace survived due to superstition.
Once glowing in gold leaf it would have been an amazing sight. Incredibly detailed carvings apparently directed by an Italian master carver mix an odd touch of Christianity with Burmese mythical figures.
Originally part of the Royal Palace of Amarapura this special building was moved to be included as part of the new royal palace scheme that King Mindon built to enhance his new capital city of Mandalay in 1857. Reconstructed as part of the king's private apartments it was said he spent many hours meditating in the building.
After King Mindon died his son felt the building was haunted by his spirit and he had the building moved to it's present location outside of the palace grounds and converted to a monastery. King Minton's teak palace was heavily bombed and completely burned during WWII as the Japanese were head quartered here. Miraculously this one original section of palace survived due to superstition.
Once glowing in gold leaf it would have been an amazing sight. Incredibly detailed carvings apparently directed by an Italian master carver mix an odd touch of Christianity with Burmese mythical figures.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
On the River to Mandalay, Myanmar
Would our river boat make it under the bridges to Mandalay?
Would the river rise over night?
The first bridge was not a problem.
The second bridge was very close. Just...the top signal light was knocked off!
Monday, November 25, 2013
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Christmas at Fortnum's
A classic red and green with a strong white woodland concept seemed to be the theme, although the decorated heads were??? There was a bit of giltz here and there too.
Easter egg shapes...double duty?
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