Longtail Boat Ride to Burma

Here I am in a longtail boat, powered by a motor with a long driveshaft with propeller. The smell of fish in the air!

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November 20th 2005
An early rise in the morning and off I was to make my first visa run to Myanmar (Burma). Visas in Thailand need to be renewed every 30 days to avoid steep fines. My two friends, Hayden and Cynthia, had made this trip once before, so having them as companions was a true asset. The road from Khao Lak to Ranong, Thailand is about 180 kilometers (112 miles) and the road is no different than any other ... read more

Asia » Burma » Southern Burma » Kawthaung

Britain conquered Burma over a period of 62 years (1824-1886) and incorporated it into its Indian Empire. Burma was administered as a province of India until 1937 when it became a separate, self-governing colony; independence from the Commonwealth wa... ... read more

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