Whilst this blog should present less travel updates and more arty updates, I naturally digressed, and reckoned it would be a grand idea to present my portrayal of some countries that have fortunately been graced with my presence (I joke, of course - these countries have graced ME). And here is Burma once again...Trust me, there'll be more to come.
To sum up, the brilliant Burmese coast is somewhat untouched. Fishing villages are evident and are notably poor (Why is it that in these less-developed countries, the poor live in the most beautiful environments?). Development is clearly taking place along the once-untouched-coastline. I was taken around by a new native pal named Ngwe who was greatly hospitable and such a proud native as he was, he introduced me to the Chaung Tau beach area and about 12km up from this main beach. In addition, he subtly boasted his island, pagodas, the inner land, fishing villages, his family's homes (including a visit to many of his monk friends/relatives). I also witnessed 'business' meetings taking place between wealthy forward-thinking business men ("Rangoonians" or "Mandalayans"!!) and poor landowners discussing, of course, sale of land... Eeeeek! Who knows what will happen in ten years time...Regardless, 'buckets' (Thailand's finest), please steer clear!
Being such a happy-snapper, I have found myself with a tonnage of digital shots (let me emphasise again, these are from a very cruddy camera) taking pictures of, as it goes with all of Burma, the genuinely smiley and warm locals and magnificent scenic beauty. Refreshing. Tough times, but somehow managed to cull a limited selection of shots and have placed them in the categories below...
Life. People. Expression.
Natural beauty. Landscape. Coastline.
To sum up, the brilliant Burmese coast is somewhat untouched. Fishing villages are evident and are notably poor (Why is it that in these less-developed countries, the poor live in the most beautiful environments?). Development is clearly taking place along the once-untouched-coastline. I was taken around by a new native pal named Ngwe who was greatly hospitable and such a proud native as he was, he introduced me to the Chaung Tau beach area and about 12km up from this main beach. In addition, he subtly boasted his island, pagodas, the inner land, fishing villages, his family's homes (including a visit to many of his monk friends/relatives). I also witnessed 'business' meetings taking place between wealthy forward-thinking business men ("Rangoonians" or "Mandalayans"!!) and poor landowners discussing, of course, sale of land... Eeeeek! Who knows what will happen in ten years time...Regardless, 'buckets' (Thailand's finest), please steer clear!
Being such a happy-snapper, I have found myself with a tonnage of digital shots (let me emphasise again, these are from a very cruddy camera) taking pictures of, as it goes with all of Burma, the genuinely smiley and warm locals and magnificent scenic beauty. Refreshing. Tough times, but somehow managed to cull a limited selection of shots and have placed them in the categories below...
Life. People. Expression.
Natural beauty. Landscape. Coastline.
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