Children in Mywawadi

Myawaddi Days

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October 21st 2006
So today I had to cross the border to get my visa stamped. It is amazing that only about 2 kilometers from Mae Sot it is a whole different world. No paved roads, people living in thatched huts. It was very enlightening to see. I went with my friend from the clinic KD John. Basically you just crossover a bridge and you are in Burma after paying the SPDC 500 Baht (I had no choice - I really ... read more

Asia » Burma » Southern Burma » Myawaddy

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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