The city in Myanmar, where all foreigners arrive, who want to extend their stay in Thailand so simple way, is called Cavoth (Kaw Thoung). Once, even during the British rule, he wore a proud name Victoria Point - it was the southernmost point of the mainland Burma. In 1948, when Burma gained independence, the British from here were departed, and the place began to call Cavertg. However, if you ask foreigners, what place they visit once a month, a clear answer is unlikely to wait. People come here in the case - to put stamps in the passport and immediately, after five minutes, depart back. Many do not even go beyond the iron fence, behind which, in fact, Myanmar begins. Customs officers have already become accustomed to this, so they usually put two stampicks immediately - to enter the country and departure from Oyoy.
Half Cavoth stands right on the water. True, the city of Asian Venice does not turn the language ...
Therefore, my cry, that the second seal is not needed for me yet - I decided to stay here for a while, "he was perceived with surprise, if not more. Almost half of the office escaped to look at two crazy aunts - me and my mom. But it seemed to me insanely unfair: to be in an unfamiliar country and even at least a little do not wander around the local streets.
... Although some buildings are quite elegant.
Of course, to the most famous places of Myanmar, which is now talking about the whole world and where all travelers go, not to get from Cavoth. First, due to the lack of transport links. Secondly, due to the existing ban: According to some strange laws, everything falling into Caveton can be located only in this town - if you align from the port further than five kilometers, wait for trouble.
There are in Kavton and places that you must see.
It is said that the current summer of Myanmar's government allowed to travel deep into the country and from Cavoth, too, but to check on their own experience, if this, I have not had time yet.
In any case, we had only one and a half hours to familiarize yourself with local attractions (we are tied to Stephen's feeding schedule). And although people experienced assure that Cavong - alas, not Mandalay or Yangon, it was nevertheless that there is something to see ...
Continued ...
Read the previous history of Olga here, and where it all starts - here.