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Inle Lake - Page 11 

Local fisherman - Inle Lake style

A closer view.....

We walked in the hills visiting various villages along the way - AND not a single other tourist!  Part of the hike was quite challenging up a very steep slope.

Washing in the streams

This blacksmith is visiting this village to sharpen tools used in the local fields

Note the hand operated forge - it has chicken feathers used for the air pump seals!