(^16) Myawaddy – Pha-An
After the fear of God was put into me regarding the road to Pha-An, I
weakened and took the bus. Their concern was justified as the road
was narrow and in poor condition, to put it mildly. With the route only
open to traffic every second day, buses, taxis and trucks formed a
continuous line over the mountain. Though traffic moved in the same
direction, the road was narrow, and the corners tight. Three-point
turns were required in places.
I subsequently discovered that a new road had been built (not
indicated on the map), but most people preferred the old route as the
new highway was considered costly due to toll fees. Experience
should have told me to refrain from listening to advice regarding
whether a person could cycle a particular route.
Hpa-An had a plethora of guesthouses, so locating accommodation
was straightforward. Moreover, one knew Myanmar was a hot country
as clay jars filled with water were scattered around town, something I
last experienced in Sudan.
leana
(Leana)
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