So, Yangon! Arrived after short 1 hr flight from Bangkok. You never know what to expect when coming to country like this. Well it really felt no different. Airport was nice and we cruised through immigration no troubles. Oh for those thinking of going, you can get a VISA in Bangkok in 2 days from Embassy for 900 Baht. Anyways, grabbed a taxi, more like some guys car, and crappy car at that, and cruised into the downtown. Got a room on 5th floor of hotel so had great view down the street. Now it's money time! OK, so currency in Myanmar is the Kyat (pronounced chat). If you google it you will not find out what it is worth. It basically does not exist on any currency exchanger you look up, and is toilet paper
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