The laid-back buzz of Pathein

The Pathein waterfront has been described on some tourism websites as “bustling,” but according to my own observations, life along the docks operates at a pace that is substantially sub-bustle – “lethargic jig” might be a more appropriate description. Some scenes along Strand Road:

While women haul rocks from a barge …

… men sit nearby and play games.

Saturday night action on the Strand: Gathering at a teashop to watch football on TV.

Ever Smile: Distributor of flammable (and barely drinkable) rice wine.