"We're praying for our leader to die"

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February 3rd 2007

Published: February 3rd 2007

Rangoon/Yangon It's not quite what you expect in a country where the people's kindness & generosity is second to none, but Burma is a land full of contradictions. A few days before leaving this stunning country, one of our student friends remarked that despised leader of the military government, Than Shwe, had recently been in Singapore undergoing treatment for what is believed to be cancer. Al... Read Full Entry

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Tim Cox

Mingalaba

Kia Ora & welcome to our blog; It may look like we've given up on the travels, but there will be more.... one day. Left the UK in the mid 1990's with plans for a year or so of exploring. Finally made it home again eleven years later, only to set off again soon after. Got lost along the way with a couple of years travelling in Asia, a year living, working & travelling to all corners of Australia & the rest travelling & later living & getting married in New Zealand. Highlights in no particular order include; Syria (x2) , Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Nicaragua, China (x2), Burma (x3), Viet... full info

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While your US dollars must be brand new (which causes complications when there's no way of changing Travellers Cheques or using visa & there's no ATM's), your piles of local Kyat can be as dirty as you like. Yangon

Kylie & friends

Sule Pagoda, Yangon

Buddha

Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon

At night. Yangon

Yangon

Interrupts his nap with a newspaper.

Calenders

Dusting off for 2007. Yangon

3rd February 2007

Laura Kemp
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hiya tim and kylie, amazing blog as ever, i cannot get over the friendliness of these people, i was wondering from looking at the destination list, is this your final port of call? life here same as ever, work, eat, sleep, thank god there are people like you reporting back to the rest of us tied to our desks xxxxxxxxxxxxx

5th February 2007

Everette
Everette Studdard

Myanmar
My husband and I enjoyed reading your blog on Burma. We visited Yangon in November while traveling through Asia on a Cathay Pacific Asian Pass. We agree with everything that you wrote. My husband was a little uneasy about going to Burma but is now glad that he did. I hope that you continue to enjoy your trip. Stay safe, Everette Studdard

11th February 2007

Maria Masters
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Belated birthday wishes
Hi Tim and Kylie, As usual your blog on Burma was fascinating. The division between the opulence of the temples and the people is huge, don't know if I could cope with the poverty. Sorry Tim meant to get your birthday wishes in on time but you know how times goes, anyway hope you had a good day on the 6th. Love Maria and Stan

25th February 2007

Kate
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I really appreciate you suggesting your blog to me on the Thorn Tree. It is beautifully written and has really strengthened my resolve to visit this clearly divine country. Did you ever feel unsafe?

1st March 2007

Mingalaba
Tim Cox

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Cheers Tom from New York - that is a very valid point that I had considered before. I have now removed the pictures...

20th January 2011

rutuja kawade
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like very much
according to me the pagoda is vry much beautiful and interesting this is very beautiful place

20th January 2011

rutuja kawade
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pagoda
the food was so much tasty and i am very much happy.etc

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