Since about a year I am thinking of paddling the Irrawaddy (Ayeyarwady) in Burma. I have read some books (actual guides like Lonely Planet and ohters, as well as historical ones) and bought some maps. In the Internet I have found a lot of information but I found nothing about paddling (and only very view information about the river itself). We are some experienced folding boat paddlers, we would bring our boats to Burma by plane. We would like to sleep in our own tents. Our idea is starting the trip in Myitkhyla, (the origin of the Ayeyarwady) and paddle down south of Mandaly, possibly further. I am looking for all information that could be usefull, especially of course paddling related information. I have read about "three narrows" in the upper part of the Ayayarwady but no detailled info. As the river is run by ferries (in the rainy season up to Myithkyla) it could be possible to start there also in the dry season. Another starting point could be Bhamo (the last station of the ferry in dry season). We have talked a lot about travelling to Burma in principal because of the political situation. Our conclusion was to got to Burma, travelling on the river, bying our food etc. at the people could be a possible way of dealing with those problems. I would be very glad if someone could help us with information, personal knowledge or even with hints on books or URLs. Thanks in advance and excuse my English Rainer -- Rainer Schroeter, Marburg (Lahn), Germany *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Madre de Dios, what a trip. If there's still a Raffles in whatever Rangoon is called these days, and you make it there, hoist an icy Pimms cup to us poor souls that can't be there. Audacious. I have no idea if your plan is practical at all; but I sure like your style. You'll get good advise from this site, pro or con, but the very best of luck to you, whether you go or not. Kevin *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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