Located in the mountains East of Bagan, Mt. Popa is a volcano which includes a sheer-sided volcanic plug (
Taungkalat) with a shrine located at its summit. The 777 steps from the town at the base to the summit include shrines to 37 Burmese nats (spirits), as well as monkeys (and their droppings). The climb is a sweaty one in the heat and humidity, but the views over the plains and nearby mountains are impressive from the summit.
On the drive there, we stopped at a palm plantation where they make palm oil, palm candy and palm whiskey, as well as some other peanut products using very low-tech processes. Nothing quite like a shot of very strong palm whiskey to start off the day.
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