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September 17th 2014
When I last left you I was waiting for a flight from the former capital city, Yangon, to the ancient capital and what Burmese people consider the heart of their country - Bagan. There are over 3,000 Buddhist pagodas and stupas scattered over an area of about four square miles. These plains of Bagan are the site of the first Burmese kingdom. It is possible to view almost all of them from a distance ... read more

Asia » Burma » Mandalay Region » Bagan

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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Sheila Walsh

The Great Walsh of China

Hi, This blog is what it says in the title: The Great Walsh of China - an Irish grannie in China and beyond. That's me - I'm a "mature traveller" which means I'm on the sunny side of 65 and I've been getting around a lot in recent years. My five kids have grown up and are scattered throughout the Western world. I now have five delightful grandchildren. For some years I've been taking overseas assignments so I can see the world and meet the people in a way I could never afford as a tourist. I first came to China in March 2011 to do an office job in Beijing. I had a great life but had to retir... full info

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