elephant crew
a lively bunch. these guys spend most of their time in the forest. During our visit a truck load of illegally harvested timber was apprehended putting these guys in a good mood. They took to our presence kindly, sharing their space and resources-(they turned the generator on twice, which generally only happens a few times a month) they are also big fans of whiskey, as you could imagine living away from their families in a malaria infested forest for months at a time. They laughed at just about everything we did, bathing, cooking, eating, but serious 'conversation' ensued in the evening. No one spoke english, but with patience and animated gestures both sides would get their point across.
Britain conquered Burma over a period of 62 years (1824-1886) and incorporated it into its Indian Empire. Burma was administered as a province of India until 1937 when it became a separate, self-governing colony; independence from the Commonwealth wa... ... read more 
