our train

Kalaw, old British Hill Station

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March 2nd 2014
We left Nyaung Shwe by train and traveled for 3 hours in 'ordinary class' to Aung Ban. Ordinary class had wooden seats and open windows but was cheap at only US$1 for the journey. The view from the window was of farmland looking parched as it is a long time since the rainy season. Generally it was fairly flat too although we were gradually gaining altitude. At one point the train did a com ... read more

Asia » Burma

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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