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July 21st 2014
Published: May 16th 2020
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Train cabin.







We were told by the people at our guesthouse that there is a curfew due to nights of communal violence between Buddhists and Muslims.

Mandalay Palace


"What to do, what to do...? I just received words from Joel that my grampa is not doing so well. Should my decision be based on right or wrong or fearing the consequences of my actions? I have struggled with the reality that is the illusion of comfort. I feel like Lars. Depending on something so unreal for comfort..."
Journal Entry: 07.19.2014

Mandalay railway station.



U Bein Brigde:

Believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world.

Taung Tha Man Lake

U Bein Bridge







Inn Wa:

An ancient imperial capital of successive Burmese kingdom from 14th to 19th centuries.

Ava Bridge.










"Lately, I've been having a lot of dreams, that included people from my past...The lesson that I'd learned from George is the same with many others. I need to be assertive in what I want. I don't have to be aggressive in order to get it. Just need to state my preferences and likes/dislikes. Others can't read minds. So, a closed mouth will not get fed."
Journal Entry: 07.23.2014


"I love small border towns of Myanmar. They are very green, pleasant and charming."
Journal Entry: 07.24.2014









Me Nu Ok Kyaung (Me Nu's Brick Monastery).







Why walk?



For The Foodies: Mohinga: Breakfast noodle made with fish snd shrimp paste base. Mohinga I like my tea with milk.

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