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February 3rd 2012
Published: February 5th 2012
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The awkward moment when a saffron-clad monk approaches, stoic in tranquil surroundings, he looks you straight in the eyes and asks, without joke or jest: “Excuse me sir, what is lovely jubbly?” “Mandalay” has been a known entity to me since who knows when, the same way as Timbuktu is known by name but other familiarities such as depiction and, most importantly, place remained vague. What ... Read Full Entry



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Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton
Chris and Amy
Chris and Amy
We are Amy and Chris. After completing our first attempt at a round the world trip in 2012, we are currently fitting in careers around our enduring need to see the world. Our blog is primarily for family and friends, but we are always flattered to learn that others have read (and on occasion even enjoyed) our writing and photographs. With that said... Afoot and light hearted, I take to the open road. Healthy, free, the world before me. The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose...you road I enter upon and look around! I beli... full info
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Young monkYoung monk
Young monk
DrinkingDrinking
Drinking
Shielding his eyesShielding his eyes
Shielding his eyes
Young monkYoung monk
Young monk
Checking her make-upChecking her make-up
Checking her make-up
FacesFaces
Faces
Rowing across the lakeRowing across the lake
Rowing across the lake
His catchHis catch
His catch
YoungsterYoungster
Youngster
On the bridgeOn the bridge
On the bridge
MonkMonk
Monk



5th February 2012

Donna and Neil
Donna and Neil

Wow!
We have really enjoyed all of the blogs you have published on Myanmar. Gorgeous photos and great writing, we really hope to get there before the tourist hordes arrive and change the country too much. You encounter with the novice monk was great - he seemed so keen to learn and eager to learn about the world. Looking forward to your next blog!
5th February 2012

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Thanks!!
Thank you guys, glad to hear that you've enjoyed them :) The hordes haven't yet invaded, but there is more tourist infrastructure than we expected already!
6th October 2015

Bharat Kadge
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Well said !
I liked your observation re interaction and exchange with local people. We also look forward to interaction with locals to enhance and enrich our travel experience.

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