Prices of everything are going up, and there's not that many buyers. But this is the only trade we know. Inlay lake also is home to Myanmar's largest wild bird sanctuary and several Buddhist monasteries, including one where the half-dozen monks teach the resident cats how to jump through hoops. Popular unrest and violence continue to be possible. Public buses or Jeep taxis are cheap but infrequent and time-consuming.
Some visitors spend a week traveling from one spot to another.
Myanmar is a little developed. Travelers should avoid dubious food and water and bring their own medication against diarrhea and other common ailments. Tourist visas run for 28 days and must be obtained outside the country. Many comprehensive guidebooks exist on Myanmar. The most popular is published by Lonely Planet.