Alex the Frenchie, Chad & I hired a Tuk Tuk to take us around Angkor Wat for the day. Angkor Wat, known as the 8th wonder of the world, is an ancient Khmer empire that stretched out miles around. It is possible to explore all of the complex by foot though renting a bicycle may […]
Cambodian Children = Adorably Clever. Read More »
“Alive” has been the theme of my headlines when writing home to parents. But really, That’s what came to mind when writing the headline for this particular entry. The last 2 nights after I wrote my last entry, it did rain in so we had to stay another night in Ton Sai, Krabi beach. Beautiful
On our last morning in Yangon, we awoke at 6 am, got breakfast upstairs at White house hotel. The owner was kind enough to put us in the taxi ride with another traveler to save money. Every day we meet a few travelers all with different interesting stories. I love all of them. This individual
Lost Luggage, Extreme Rains at Tonsai Beach Read More »
One moment you have shortage. . . The next you have excess. . . One day you have nothing to do. . . The next you don’t have time to get it all done. . . One day the refrigerator is empty and you are hungry. . . The next you have a half eaten
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I got up the usual around 7 am. Had breakfast at our hotel – Gypsy Inn. At every guesthouse you really feel at home. The owners greet you upon arrival, bring you fresh towels, and their wives and daughter/relatives will cook for you, sit on the patio and chat w you about your origin, help
Angels in Burma – My last day. Read More »
Currently reading: Burmese Days by George Orwell I took my daily morning walk alone through the neighborhood. This time in search of an internet cafe. Found the one they recommended but it was down, so I sat in front listening to my ipod and burmese people-watched. Chad rented a bike for the day $1 and
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Arrived at bus stop at 4 am in Inle Lake. The bus eventually filled up with locals so it became tedious but thankfully I got some rest. The bus driver got a taxi for us, a pickup truck with a tarp over it.. it’s a common form of transportation here, as you’ll usually see a
Beautiful Village – Inle Lake Read More »
1000 kyat (burmese money), pronounced Chat = 1$ ———————————- 2nd morning in Yangon, woke up around 5 am. It’s the jetlag, but I love it, because I’m up at the crack of dawn and am ready for bed by 9 pm (never would happen back at home.. its more vice versa). I took a walk
Awoken by Monks Chanting & a rooster’s Calling Read More »
Setting: Pouring rain outside, windows cracked a bit open. Listening to Oasis on my Ipod. Laying on my beaten bed in a family owned Guesthouse in Burma. What is it about this moment in time in a foreign country rarely anyone knows much about, that makes me feel so at Ease with my Mind &
Peace of Mind in Burma Read More »
Burma The Largest country in SE Asia: The country became independent from the United Kingdom on 4 January 1948, as the “Union of Burma”. It became the “Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma”. At that time, areas were split into Pakistan, Bangladesh, China & India. Here you will see the diversity, from the split
Greetings from Myanmar Read More »
