Snippets of conversations on the road up north

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December 2nd 2011

Published: December 2nd 2011

Painting seller: "Where do you come from?" Me: "Holland." Painting seller: "Oh, that is a beautiful country. You are very good at football? Do you know Robben?" Me: "Yes, football, and yes I know Robben." Painting seller: "Is this your first time in Myanmar?" Me: "Yes." Painting seller: "Do you like it?" Me: "Yes, it is a lovely country." Painting seller starts unfurling his rolled up pain... Read Full Entry

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Mandalay

Mahamuni Paya's sacred Buddha statue

Horse cart

All Saints' Church

Former Croxton Hotel

Spider along the way to Kandawgyi Gardens

Pyin U Lwin

Kandawgyi Lake and Gardens

Pyin U Lwin

Nicely landscaped

Pyin U Lwin

Monks in Kandawgyi Gardens

Pyin U Lwin

Crane in the aviary in

Pyin U Lwin

And this fellow of course

Pyin U Lwin

Orchid in the orchid garden

Pyin U Lwin

And another pretty orchid

Around Kyaukme

Shan hills around Kyaukme

Around Kyaukme

Village in the hills

Around Kyaukme

Palaung villager

Around Kyaukme

View from the highest peak on our hike

Around Kyaukme

My guide Wesley and a monk

Around Kyaukme

Fields

Around Kyaukme

Hay stack

2nd December 2011

Jim
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Nice pictures, interesting conversations
It's always a pleasure to follow your paths.. I am helping out here: www.thebestfriend.org with the organisation of the library and learning a great deal about Burma's history. I wonder if people can read your blog from inside Burma? and if you publish this comment whether it will be blocked? Anyway, if you come by ChiangMai, drop in. I will go into Taschilek in a couple of days so as to extend my visa - so I will visit Burma again - but briefly...

2nd December 2011

Linn
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Stunning photos Ralf! And I really like the idea of printing the conversations you had with all those very different people, it is interesting to hear what they think and feel. I think it gives a better picture of a culture. Love Linn

3rd December 2011

Susurros somnolientos
J. Lalo Cura

Interesting to hear what the people of Burma have to say, especially things critical of the military dictatorship. Burma looks like a great place to visit, hope I'll make it there again soon.

3rd December 2011

Jack
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I second the comments of Linn. Great novel idea to include conversation snippits along the way. Keep on smiling

4th December 2011

Graciela
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hi from Argentina
Hay, I love your blogs. They are so funny and deep... Tell me, how and where did you get your visa por Myanmar? I am planning my trip for next year. I know it´s a bit complicated, right? What time of the year did you go there? Thank you. gracetandil@yahoo.com.ar Hugs from Argentina, Graciela.

4th December 2011

mirelva
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:-)
hilarische quotes en ook weer beeldschone plaatjes! veel liefs!

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