After feasting on Inle resort massive breakfast, and cooling off at the crystal clear swimming pool, we jumped in our boat for a last boat ride on the Inle Lake. Our private boat drove us around Inle Lake passing floating gardens where locals mainly grew tomatoes, cucumbers and gourds. The tomatoes of Inle Lake were allegedly the finest in Myanmar.
We came close to fishermen paddling in the distinctive standing position with one foot wrapped around the paddle as they were dropping their fishnets. The fishermen were working together to catch more fishes.
We also encountered fake fishermen. What on earth are we talking about? Fishermen dressed up and perched on the end of their boats balancing on one leg with their nets in hand aren't taking any fish anymore. The show is only for tourist and they will make sure to collect their money if you dare to snap a picture of them.
We ventured into the stilt-house villages from where our driver was from. The scenery was stunning. We left the main lake behind and passed through a series of canals flanked by houses, a post office, shops, cafe, schools, and the occasional pagoda.