Unspoiled Destinations in Myanmar
It was time to contact Diethelm Travel for one more trip to Myanmar (formerly Burma), rescheduling the entire Sittwe/Mrauk U portion rained out on our last visit, and inquiring..."where else is unique and unspoiled that we could visit at the same time?"
It took many E-mails back and forth until Diethelm suggested --- flying up to the quiet, provincial town of Myitkyina in northern Myanmar, sightsee around there and drive to Indawgyi Lake. Then visit Pindaya Caves, Kalaw and return to Inle Lake for a little day hiking and visiting different tribes and markets. Ending with the entire Sittwe, Mrauk U itinerary that was literally "washed out" a year ago (read 1/06/07). This 21-day trip would be considered an "adventure tour" (with the exception of Inle Lake) due to bad roads, basic accommodations, iffy food and a lack of electricity.
Unfortunately, or fortunately, I'm okay with all of that and even ex-Marine (husband, Steve) has gotten used to rechanneling his Corps days, though he is constantly reminding me, he was only 17 years old at the time and pretty stupid...
Best of all, the incomparable, Than Toe Win (Toe), guide on our previous two trips to Myanmar could be booked to escort us again.
The land arrangements done, it was time for all the other planning...
