Three days in Bagan on our cruise and we board tomorrow.

This morning we flew from Heho to Mandalay . The airport was like stepping back in time. We all had to wear stickers identifying our flight. When a flight was ready to board a person with a hand held loudspeaker walked around and announced the flight. Another person held up a sign and started looking for the correct sticker. No assigned seats on the plane. The variety of passengers was also fascinating. On the TV were messages on the publication Do's and Dont's for tourists and a couple of funny commercials. Best was on a cell phone service about all the changes and the need for everyone to have a cell phone to,participate in the change.

The change in the country is evident everywhere and I am sure the in the next five to ten years it will change even faster. People seem very happy with the prospect of a better future.

Our transfer to Mandalay was pretty painless. Had lunch and all going separate ways and will meet for dinner. Tomorrow going to check out the jade market and another new cruise ship. Really looking forward to boarding the ship.