Double Thrill for Foureye Couple!

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

MYANMAR | Monday, 14 January 2013 | Views [390] | View Larger Image

Since the lake is shallow and covered with reed which disables regular mobility, men developed the specific rowing style to enhance their visibility and avoid clusters of weed.

Tags: inle lake, waving hands, leg rowers

While on the other side a net is spread to catch these intentionally startled fish. The locals demonstrate their extreme skillfulness by standing at the stern and rowing with their leg as they are spreading the nets with their hands.

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As number of tourists is growing constantly, speed boats are increasing too and with them a threat to this small and sensitive biodiversity. Environmental effects of the rapid population growth and unsustainable cultivation process are causing weeds and algae surge and therefore distinction of its previous flora and fauna.

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Double Thrill for Foureye Couple!

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

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