We took a shared taxi for 6000 Kyat. It was about a two hour drive, including a rest break for the driver when he also flushed his radiator. The trip is uphill for the second hour and apparently the car was overheating so they stuck a hose in the top of the radiator and let the water flow through.
We rode in a Toyota Corolla station wagon, which apparently has replaced the Peugot as the vehicle of choice. Most of the long distance taxis were old Corollas
The Kandawgyi Hill Resort where we stayed was built in 1921 and was the HQ for the 354th Field Security Section of British Military Intelligence from 1945 to 1947. It was also the Japanese Headquarters for the area during WWII. It is run by the same Singaporean team that runs the National Kandawgyi Gardens. The hotel was great, although a little far from the center of town. It was right next door to the Gardens, and about 1/4 mile down the street was a Holstein cow and her calf. A real Holstein, not one of these humped Brahmas that you usually find. Wonder what the story is about that cow being here?
The hotel also has a lot of Poinsettias planted around its yard. Funny to see them growing in a garden, and blooming without it being Christmas.
We also found a wonderful new restaurant just down the street from the hotel. Had wonderful pork and chicken burgers.
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