(^24) Kyaikto – Bago - 90 km
April is the hottest month in Myanmar, and the ride to Bago, the one-
time capital of Burma, was in blistering heat. Even though I left early
(according to me), the heat soon rose from the road while also
baking down from above. Mercifully, the road was dotted with
numerous places to fill up with water. Still, it virtually remained
impossible to stay hydrated. But, again, the road was surprisingly
good, albeit slightly narrow.
Once in Bago, one couldn't miss the bright green Emperor Hotel along
the main road. I'm sure there were better places, but the manager's
helpfulness made me stay put. They should have called it the Everest
Hotel, as the stairs were nearly vertical. Luckily, a large storeroom on
the ground floor made it easy to store the bicycle, and the kind staff
carried my panniers upstairs. They must have seen I was in no mood
for those stairs.
leana
(Leana)
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