Bago Buddha

Bago

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November 21st 2008
The Emperor Hotel is situated on a busy highway about 3 hours north of Yangon, even though it is only about 70kms away. There is constant road noise, as motorbikes, trucks, and buses seem to continuously pass by. In the morning, the Muslim call to prayer wakes me and I begin the day earlier than I’d expected to. Making the most of the early start, I take up an offer from a ‘motorbike taxi g ... read more

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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