Yangon

Although the Shwedeagon Pagoda is elaborate, ornate, wealthy, rich, and beautiful, the rest of the area is poor, shabby, in need of repair, neglected, and sad looking. There are few cars on the roads, and then only rather old looking. However, there are throngs of people in the cafés in the early evening. During the daytime, there are fewer people, but they all sit at tables and chairs that look like they should be in a doll house, or for children's use, as they are so low and small.