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January 30th 2012
Published: January 30th 2012
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In perhaps any other country, being swindled out of $100 (and almost another $100 further) on your very first day in a new country may set an early tone for an unpleasant stay, but then Burma isn’t just any other country... After a short stay in Yangon, a frigid bus ride later we were abandoned roadside in the icy chill of Kalaw, a former hill station retreat made popular by the conquering Brit... Read Full Entry



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Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton
Chris and Amy
Chris and Amy
We are Amy and Chris. After completing our first attempt at a round the world trip in 2012, we are currently fitting in careers around our enduring need to see the world. Our blog is primarily for family and friends, but we are always flattered to learn that others have read (and on occasion even enjoyed) our writing and photographs. With that said... Afoot and light hearted, I take to the open road. Healthy, free, the world before me. The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose...you road I enter upon and look around! I beli... full info
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Flying kitesFlying kites
Flying kites
Stranded kiteStranded kite
Stranded kite
Monk Football!Monk Football!
Monk Football!
One bounceOne bounce
One bounce
On top of the hillOn top of the hill
On top of the hill
MonkMonk
Monk
Inside a payaInside a paya
Inside a paya
Kalaw mountainsKalaw mountains
Kalaw mountains
BucketsBuckets
Buckets
Kalaw mountainsKalaw mountains
Kalaw mountains
Nee PayaNee Paya
Nee Paya
Enjoying the viewEnjoying the view
Enjoying the view
LeavesLeaves
Leaves
Meeting the localsMeeting the locals
Meeting the locals
KalawKalaw
Kalaw
In the shadowsIn the shadows
In the shadows
WatchingWatching
Watching
Young MonkYoung Monk
Young Monk
Showing the monks picturesShowing the monks pictures
Showing the monks pictures
Red clothesRed clothes
Red clothes
Cheeky GrinCheeky Grin
Cheeky Grin



30th January 2012

The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas

A wonderful blog!
Tremendous photos, very impressed with the portraits you captured and the tenacity of hiking with feet full of blisters!
1st February 2012

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Thanks!
The tree bark the Burmese use for sun block make for great portraits!
30th January 2012
Morning mist

denidax
Deni, Dax and Ella

this is so beautiful!!!
30th January 2012

mummy kaz
non-member comment

get your feet seen to chick you might get an infection, and rest your knee we love and miss you soooooooooooooooooooooooooo much but so glad your having a fantastic time xxxxxx
1st February 2012

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

All Better Now!
Don't worry about the feet mum, they're better now and looking forward to some dancing in Bangkok perhaps next week when we can afford a beer again!
30th January 2012
Morning mist

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deleted_46288

Gorgeous picture!
Beautifully composed and what wonderful colours. Burma is most definitely going on my wish list for next year!
1st February 2012
Morning mist

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Thanks
Its an awesome country to travel around - we'd recommend it to anyone!
30th January 2012

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

GREAT BLOG
Good to see you are safe in Burma...nice feel in your writing Chris...but Amy's feet...hang in there...are you recovering Amy? Some great portraits in this blog...keep them coming.
1st February 2012

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Hi Dave
Its taken a while for us to get around to responding to people as the connection here it pretty poor! Amy's feet are healed now (blister pads are amazing!) - I dragged her around the plains of Bagan on a bicycle yesterday temple hunting! Haha. Hope you're safe and well
30th January 2012

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

We felt like we were with you
Superb writing and fabulous photos, we felt your pain while you were walking and yet you still manage to see the beauty around you.
1st February 2012

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Thanks
Its a beautiful country, not perhaps in the way we expected, but scenic none the less!
30th January 2012
Hill tribe girl

B and Fozzy
Barbara and Fozzy

Hill tribe girl
What a lovely picture.I like the reflection in her eyes . I'd vote it 5 stars if it would let me!!!
1st February 2012
Hill tribe girl

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Thanks Papa!
Well, now you have your new DSLR you can take some photos at the lakes this weekend and post them to your new blog, even if you don't want to write very much. Once you post pictures to your own blog you can start voting on other peoples photographs that you like :) x
30th January 2012
Morning mist

B and Fozzy
Barbara and Fozzy

The best part of the day
Awesome picture . Reminds me of the many misty mornings I've had in the mountains
31st January 2012

Paul Johnson
non-member comment

Long walks and blisters
excellently written, you capture it all for the reader. Can't wait for the next one. Brilliant pictures as usual, Continue your travels and stay safe. regards
1st February 2012

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Thanks Paul
Next one will be along soon! Haha. Hope you're well!

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