070 Cycle Touring Myanmar (1)

(^40) Yangon – Okkan - 111 km

I didn't leave early and the roads were already congested by the time
I got underway. I decided to take a different route to avoid the hectic
traffic and although a roundabout way, my chosen path appeared less
crowded. Unfortunately, once on Route 2 North, the road was
extremely narrow and uneven. Coupled with heavy traffic, it made for
a hair-raising experience. Fortunately, buses and trucks (even though
moving at high speed) seemed accustomed to slower traffic, including
bicycles, oxcarts, tricycles, and scooters. The only good thing was the
shade, which made the ride slightly more comfortable.
I picked up 30,000 kyats ($30). The money must have blown out of
someone's pocket as it consisted of three, 10,000 neatly-folded
notes. Being a considerable sum for villagers, I felt terrible for the
person who lost it.
In Okkan, the Okkan Hotel was frightfully expensive at 30,000 kyats
but I put the money I picked up towards my accommodation.