They use Kyat or USD (new notes only) in Myanmar. 1 USD buys 1,040 kyat at a money changer, but in the streets if the cost is 5,000 you simply pay 5 USD. If you pay in USD they will give change in USD, if you ask for it. They don't recog
nise AUD. The food is good. Even set-menu tour lunches are tasty, way better than our experiences in China.

From Blog: Disembark at Amarapura

18th March 2015

kerrie
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I am enjoying your blog. How is the food? As usual I am interested ?fruits ?pork

From Blog: Disembark at Amarapura

18th March 2015

Kerrie
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Blue sky days need to be embraced by the government. Is it blowing in from China? or are they making this by themselves? How much is of their currency worth in A$? Do you need to tip Chinese style in $US?

From Blog: Disembark at Amarapura

18th March 2015

robselclark
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Our tour package included all gratuities but we gave a few extra dollars to a masseur, or to the tour guide at the end of the cruise. On the times I haven't tipped it seems to be no problem.

From Blog: Disembark at Amarapura

17th March 2015

robselclark
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Those cheeky flying fish!

From Blog: Embark at Pyay (Prome)

17th March 2015

robselclark
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Yes. A covered stairway.

From Blog: Sa Lay, then Tan Kyi Mountain

17th March 2015

nancy spargo
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Well done Sel, saves us doing all the hard work, they sre great!

From Blog: Yandabo Pottery Village

16th March 2015

Lyn
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Would hate to cross that road. Shut you eyes and go!!!!

From Blog: Yangon

16th March 2015

Lyn
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Wow looks like my kind of shop. Wish I was there.

From Blog: Yangon

16th March 2015

Eric
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Cabin looks luxurious . On the road to Mandalay did you see any flying fishes play, or the dawn getting getting up like thunder out of China cross the bay.

From Blog: Embark at Pyay (Prome)

15th March 2015

tong wei
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Hi, you are quick to arrive HONGKONG, enjoy you travelling. we will go to Guangzhou to attend a fair tonight

From Blog: Magwe, home of Aung San

15th March 2015

Morag
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Both this one of you and following one of Robyn show delightful scenery for walking amongst - heavenly

From Blog: Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park

15th March 2015

Morag
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My goodness, no wonder they say they are as solid as a brick s..t house. Certainly wouldnt want to hit him on a dark road

From Blog: Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park

15th March 2015

Morag
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Chuckle......chuckle

From Blog: Salamanca Markets and return

15th March 2015

Marit
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It seems like you're having a great time! Nice photos!

From Blog: Magwe, home of Aung San

14th March 2015

Morag
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Ow how simply delightful, me that just adores the olde worlde, and wouldnt worry me that it didnt reach capacity booking, prefer smaller. And quick glance thru earlier, the cabin is just gorgeous.

From Blog: Embark at Pyay (Prome)

14th March 2015

Morag
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Am such a sponge, absorbing all that is around and trying to believe what you see is as ancient as it is and digest the culture and lives of that moment and space in time in which you are standing.

From Blog: Embark at Pyay (Prome)

14th March 2015

robselclark
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All tipping is included in our package but it does not seem to be a big deal. In the markets the prices start low and we're advised there's little or no "discounts" available.

From Blog: Upstream to Thayet

14th March 2015

Morag
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Did you give it a go Robby-dob? Could always wash it off later, bet it deosnt smell too crash hot, but i guess like all "native" remedies/treatments, it would do the job, the The Houses of France and Italy come on board and charge squillio
ns, for the introduction of perfume and refinement.

From Blog: Upstream to Thayet

14th March 2015

Morag
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Aw gee, how much fun and good you had a talkative guide/driver, makes it all the more interesting, and a connection of a local theme. You both look like you're having a great time. It is humbling to have them place so much importance on yo
u when you personally show interest and it is an honour, i take it, to be invited into their world. Savour and enjoy!

From Blog: Upstream to Thayet

14th March 2015

Morag
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You look so good. Shame you couldnt say you actually played it, a tick in the box, as it were. Wave the credentials around when next you play at St A!

From Blog: Upstream to Thayet

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