Renovation Scaffolding

Kyaiktiyo: The Golden Rock that Isn't Golden for Awhile

February 4th 2013
Even though I had been told that the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda was being "renovated," I knew I had to go there. It is an important pilgrimage site. I just happened to visit when they were doing their once in three years makeover. The work would extend for about three weeks, so there was no way I could see it uncovered and glinting in the sun during my time in Myanmar. Who knows what they were doing undern ... read more

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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

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I thrive on travel. I love to put myself in situations that knock me in the head, shake me up, force me to bless the moment of misunderstanding or of revelation. These times come easily when I travel. I've wandered India, Central America, and Southeast Asia, and I am thankful to the hundreds of people along the way who have eased my passage, delighted my senses, touched my heart. I love to share these journeys, because these special moments are not just for me, but for my friends, family, and vicarious travelers alike. I shall do my best to embrace and convey the experiences that on some le... full info

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