Myanmar 2001 - Ayeyarwady River scenes Nov - Dec

The mighty Ayeyarwady river is the largest waterway in Myanmar.  The river plays an important role in the economy and life of the country, being a lifeline for transport of goods, and people and for its fisheries and agriculture. The people living along its 2200 km course depend heavily on the river for their daily water supply, washing and bathing. 

A load of jars going downriver to Yangon

Huge rafts of logs tied together and pushed by tug boats

No more seats inside....the roof will do!

 

Morning mist over the river

Thatched huts provide shelter for the river people 

Similar huts dot the wide river bank  

Plank walkways connect the huts 

Food stall with a picket fence!

A hive of activity on the river bank

No machines - all work using manpower  

even loading heavy logs

After the day's work, men gather under a shady tree 

At the end of a long, hot day......