Yangon Shwedogan

Lindsey's blog - first 24 hours in Burma, the land of smiles

April 1st 2013
Our first 12 hours in Yangon have been delightfully overwhelming, a feast for the senses and almost impossible to describe in just a few words. The city reminds me of Delhi, extremely poor, dirty, noisy and yet interspersed with magnificent golden pagodas, decaying colonial buildings, vibrant street life and above all incredibly friendly and polite people, everywhere we have been. We have only see ... 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

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the Napton family gap year

Evelinrob

We are a family of three, myself, my husband Rob and our daughter Eve, 7 years old. We are taking a family gap year travelling through South East Asia and Australia departing April 2013.... full info

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4th April 2013

Abi
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First few hours in Yangon
I really liked your photo and message can't wait till your next message and photo. It looks like a great place to be. Are you enjoying it there?The Golden temples look really pretty. Burma looks a little bit like China. Love from Abi xxxxxxx

12th April 2013

Evelinrob
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Burma Pagodas
Hi Abi, I am missing you very much. The pagodas in Myanmar are covered with real gold and are amazing. There are thousands in Myanmar !. Only one day to go here, tomorrow we take a bus across to Thailand and then a boat on the Mekong river to Laos. I can't wait for the river trip. lots of love from Evexxxxx

29th April 2013

Mary
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The Photo
This is like 'Where's Wally' except where's Rob and Eve? Found you!!!!

1st May 2013

Evelinrob
the Napton family gap year

The photo
Hi Mary I hope you are all well; we are in Thailand now on the island of Koh Yao Noi; were you anywhere near there on your travels ? we are only an hour's sail from Krabi and Phuket but this island is hardly inhabited and our hotel is only accessible by boat or rough track - bliss ! Eve went snorkelling for the first time today and couldn't stop laughing through her snorkel at all the fish she could suddenly see under the surface! Best wishes to all Lindsey, Robert and Eve

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