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February 3rd 2012
Published: February 6th 2012
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K - We traveled from Bagan to Kalaw on the worst bus of our trip to date. We are used to uncomfortable chicken busses but they are usually cheap. This bus had cost us $14 each and my seat was collapsing (poor guy behind), there was no suspension to speak of and to top it all it left at 4.30am – and we were stuck on it for nearly 10 hours. One of those days when you question the decision to trave... Read Full Entry



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Kicking off the blog again as we head off to South America for a 3 month trip. Hi to both of our Mums who we hope are reading! We have moved to Walla Walla, Washington from California and although we enjoy it greatly it feels good to be dusting off the rucksacks and leaving the below freezing winter weather for our first major trip since 2012. ------- Previously in 2011/12.......We are 2 British citizens who live in California. After much planning and some angst we are taking a break from reality and taking a trip around the world. One car is sold and the house is rented but before ... full info
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Here comes trouble!Here comes trouble!
Here comes trouble!
Kids at the first Monastery overnight stop. The monk is definitely the leader!
Future paparrazzi?Future paparrazzi?
Future paparrazzi?
This little one is mimicking us taking photos - he ran round for half an hour pretending he had a camera
Great hat and great taste in teamsGreat hat and great taste in teams
Great hat and great taste in teams
It' a solemn life being a Monk apparentlyIt' a solemn life being a Monk apparently
It' a solemn life being a Monk apparently
Unless you are the Senior Monk it seems
Sleeping in front of BuddahSleeping in front of Buddah
Sleeping in front of Buddah
I felt less weird about it when I saw the head monk light a cigar!
Schoolgirl in party frockSchoolgirl in party frock
Schoolgirl in party frock
and traditional face paint - thanakha (made from roots and bark and worn by nearly every woman in Myanmar as sunblock and cosmetic
TrekTrek
Trek
The hills are alive....!!The hills are alive....!!
The hills are alive....!!
Julie Andres eat your heart out
Traditional farmingTraditional farming
Traditional farming
Woman and child from Pa-Oh tribeWoman and child from Pa-Oh tribe
Woman and child from Pa-Oh tribe
The red turbans are traditional headgear still worn as standard in these non-tourist villages
Pa-Oh woman guarding her chillis from MarkPa-Oh woman guarding her chillis from Mark
Pa-Oh woman guarding her chillis from Mark
Mark finds some unguarded chillisMark finds some unguarded chillis
Mark finds some unguarded chillis
Spicy curry tonight
Traditional fishermenTraditional fishermen
Traditional fishermen
Woman and child - Pa-Oh tribeWoman and child - Pa-Oh tribe
Woman and child - Pa-Oh tribe
Traditional and immaculate kitchenTraditional and immaculate kitchen
Traditional and immaculate kitchen
Pa-Oh lady who came to have a look at the touristsPa-Oh lady who came to have a look at the tourists
Pa-Oh lady who came to have a look at the tourists
Lake InleLake Inle
Lake Inle
Back breaking traditional workBack breaking traditional work
Back breaking traditional work
Stripping corn fields
More poppadoms for MarkMore poppadoms for Mark
More poppadoms for Mark
Seriously - these are poppadoms (but only 1 basket was for Mark)
End of a long dayEnd of a long day
End of a long day
Any takers for a freezing bucket shower?!
The best bit of the day!The best bit of the day!
The best bit of the day!
Fantastic Myanmar curry



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