Red, green and black offend the nats.

We avoid wearing that.

Macaques eye up shiny belongings.

"Hey!" tourist cries.

Furry hands clutch glistening sunglasses

Perched upon an American's head,

Moments ago.

Clutching a broom,

Local woman jumps on the corrugated roof.

Glasses rescued, for a price.

Money is thrust between fingers of nat statues

Food donations lie at their feet.

Local pilgrimage.

Cleaners scrub monkey feces

Off 777 steps.

Tiles sparkle under our bare feet.

Tips greatly earned.

Golden stupas surround Popa Taungkalat Monastery.

Buddha statues in golden windows,

Overlooking the vast plains.

Mount Popa, tall and proud, watches over.

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