In the confines of a monastery

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February 1st 2012

Published: February 19th 2012

As I sit in the confines of a tiny monastery, my feet playing in the sun whilst the rest of me resides safely from the harmful rays in the shade of a wooden veranda I make loosely connected conversation with an amiable nun dressed in dashing baby pink. Both armed with different editions of the LP phrase book we delve in to each other’s lives. I learn that she is 45 but looks early thirties, she ... Read Full Entry

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Jess

JessM

In a nutshell; I am Jess. I was 27 years old, and left a wonderful teaching job in search of unemployment and volunteer opportunities across the other side of the world. Some say it's foolish, I was inclined to agree but these experiences altered me in ways I never imagined possible. I accomplished dreams, re-found lost passions, set up a charity in Sapa, taught in Cambodia, established a teaching course in Vietnam and published articles and photos for magazines and books. ... full info

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19th February 2012

Rob_n_Lorenza
Rob & Lorenza B

thanks for sharing what I think is the most interesting and well written travelblog I have ever read, wonderful photos - thnak you so much!

19th February 2012

anabela kenworthy
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In the confines of a monastery
Thank you Jessica for a wonderful glimpse during your stay at the monastry. Great photos which capture the amazing beautiful pepople. I completely agree with your comments about the impact some tourists have . At least there travelers like you that have a positive interaction with the locals. Best wishes Anabela

19th February 2012

anabela kenworthy
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20th February 2012

ZJB
Zachary Buttel

Evocative photos
I enjoyed your photographs. Many capture the everyday scenes I remember while traveling through Burma. I love photo 36.....people in Burma make what I would consider acrobatic balancing acts look mundane...and that was something I saw everyday there.

31st May 2012

Vicki Wise
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Monastery stay - Sagaing
Hi Jess, I am not one to usually read strangers blogs but I came across yours when researching Monastery stay in Sagaing and have spent the last hour reading your insightful adventures and marvelling at your incredible photos. We are travelling to Myanmar in November and your blogs have truly moved me -you write with such passion and warmth. I would love the contact details for Monty so we too can experience life in Sagaing without having to stay at the Hapy Hotel. Many thanks Vicki Australia

2nd June 2012

JessM
Jess

Thank you
Hi, I will get his details for you. I am currently moving house so everything is packed but will send them to you when I get a moment. You will love it there, Myanmar is just incredible

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