Quakes, shakes and a plethora of pagodas

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November 18th 2012

Published: November 23rd 2012

Burma has really captured our attention. We’ve spent 16 nights and 17 days exploring and feel like we have seen a good bit of the country. We are told it has grown leaps and bounds politically, with the country starting to move away from 50 years of strict military rule. This may be reflected in the recent visit by President Obama and earlier in the year by Hillary Clinton, sure signs that thing... Read Full Entry

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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

D MJ Binkley

Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info

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23rd November 2012

liliram
liliram

wow!
I know what you mean......i should go sooner than later. I'm convinced. No more putting off!

23rd November 2012

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Hi Lili,
Time to pack your bags! You will love it.

23rd November 2012

Michael
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Shakin'
I'm pretty sure there was a quake at 10 pm though it's true there was only one other hotel guest who felt it, must have been a baby one. I have never been happier to wake up so early in the morning and leave town.

23rd November 2012

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Maybe you were having a nightmare.
You got your exercise! Loved traveling with you.

24th November 2012

Grey haired nomads
David & Janice The grey-haired-nomads

The Road to Mandalay
When will you ever stop! We're truly inspired by your energy and sense of adventure - and the extent of this particular trip into the unknown. Sadly I don't think we could leave our house unattended for that long any more and we limit our own adventures to just a few weeks at a time. David

25th November 2012

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Hello David and Janice,
We laughed at your posting because we are very tired. We slept 12 hours last night. We are now nearing the end of our trip and will be moving at a much slower pace as we are now on the beaches of the Philippines. Currently we do not own a house. Our life is in a storage unit. We hope to buy a house next year once we go back to work. In 2007 we traveled for 10 months and it was too long. This time we traveled for 5 months and again it was too long. Next time we do this we will stay in each town much longer, have a home base and do day trips. That will not be any time soon. We have seen the most amazing things. It will take a few months to absorb. We are looking forward to following your travels. We have 3 weeks in the Philippines, less than one week in Hawaii, back to the states for Christmas and to Cuba for two weeks. Then back to work. Keep in touch and happy travels.

25th November 2012

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

AND YOU SURVIVED
Of course you did...amazing adventures continue

25th November 2012

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

On the off chance thay my ironing caused a quake...
I've told Dave I won't take the chance in the future! So many amazing things to see in Burma. It is unspoiled.

25th November 2012

Billie
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you're safe!
Glad you are safe and sound and on your way to the next wonderful adventure.What a magnificent place and thank you for sharing. A perfect way to end my Thanksgiving holiday.

25th November 2012

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Happy Thanksgiving,
Burma was all we hoped it would be. It still has that raw and unspoiled beauty that one hopes for. I doubt it will be that way much longer but time will tell. The people are sincerely friendly and kind. Glad we got a glimpse of their life.

27th November 2012

Carol
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Thanks for enlightening all of us on that part of the world!
Loved the iron story, and was totally amazed on the number of monks and realization that many would steadfastly stick to that lifestyle and the patient waiting for thier one meal. Thank you for teaching me a little about that part of the world.

27th November 2012

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Hi Carol,
It is amazing to learn about other religions and how dedicated and strong in their beliefs and lifestyle. It is a very different world from the one we live in. Yes, that will teach me to iron!

27th November 2012

Lynne
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Quakes - ouch !
Great photos - having been in center of Christchurch when the biggie quke happened - I wouldnt be too keen on having that experience again - glad you weren't too shaken by it.

27th November 2012

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Quakes!
There are other natural disasters that I prefer. If I were picking I'd take one that provides more warning.

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