We leave Bagan, our next stop Mount Popa.
Mount Popa is very close to Bagan and many people make a day trip to the mount, climbing the 700 and so stairs, feeding and avoiding the pesky, cheeky monkeys that roam the stairs and the temple looking for treats.
The old temple dedicated to the nat spirits sits on the summit.
Having visited the temple many years ago, we decided this time to stay in the mountain resort opposite, away from the chaos and monkeys but with the views.
By day we could make nice forest walks or relax by the swimming pool (I'll show you later) and at dawn and sunsets we 'fought' over the tripod, (we only took one) for the amazing views.