Day 11 - travelling to Bagan

An early start this morning - 5:45am to get the coach to the ferry. So we were up and packed ready at 5:30am and on the ferry by 6:00am having walked over a wooden plank about a foot wide with a stick being held by two people as a handrail. As we were first on we got the pick of the seats on the upper deck. These were wicker seats with cushions. 

The hotel kindly packed us a breakfast of two boiled eggs, bread, butter and a banana. I'm still suffering with my tummy but managed an egg and the bread. 

The ferry took 11 hours, leaving at 7am. We saw the sun rise and set !!  Most of the day was spent watching the scenery go by, chatting with the others, sleeping and reading my kindle. I chose not to eat the lunch provided on the boat. I am convinced it is the oil in the food when cooked that is causing an issues for me. 

When we arrived it was dark already and there were hundreds of bats flying out of the trees. I've never seen a sight like that ! 

After walking across the plank again we got in the coach and had around a 45 min drive to the hotel. The rooms are very nice and this hotel has a swimming pool. We all went out for dinner to a nearby restaurant. I had grilled chicken and chips. The grilled chicken looked like it had also been fried 😒 

oh dear......