Burma, Laos, Cigarettes

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Yesterday (Tuesday) Nathan, Rachel and I set out for Burma. I'm starting to gain a real appreciation for the miracle that is 7-11. They're like the Thai Starbucks - absolutely viral. I got myself a tasty ice cream bar on the way.

Over lunch we met up with Billy and Kelly, who work with a sports ministry here in Thailand. Bethany and Nathan's ministry is working a lot with Billy to get some futbol into the schools, and of course to include teaching about morality and God in the process.

Crossed into Burma, where you could buy...cigarettes!!! Wow! I had no idea such delights were available. I am supposing, of course, that the sarcasm is noted.

So after leaving this glorified shopping mall, we headed back to Thailand where we came to Mae Sai. A small speedboat awaited us, and I got the front seat on the way to Laos.

A long, glorious day. Dinner time, so enjoy some pictures. -steve g

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Photos

Burmese Market
A monk out shopping on his day off, just across the border from Mae Sai.

Don't Touch the Bear
Despite the fact that the black bear was then offered a beer and drink box. Apparently captive black bears love Laotian beer.

Speedboat to Laos
Speeding along the Mekong river. Seriously sweet. Tastes like China.

Comments

[Janelle]

Monks
Who knew monks got a day off?

[rachel]

hmm
i definitely put my hand in the cage anyways