On Walkabout

Michelle, a friend from Australia is currently in Myanmar. I will be sharing some of her experiences from Burma here.

Myanmar

There are [4] photos and [7] stories about Myanmar



Friendship and Tea in Labutta Town

Saturday, 15 Aug 2009 | Views [7]

June 15 Set on one of the many large tributaries leading to the ocean that makes up the delta area, Labutta is a fascinating town: at once sleepy and yet alive with activity. The docks are a hive of activity in the morning, the market having ... Read more >


Return to Myanmar

Saturday, 15 Aug 2009 | Views [4]

Return to Myanmar (17/7/09) The past few weeks have been full of memories, highs, lows, laughter and tears. My mind is almost overloaded with experiences, blessings, thoughts… Arriving back in Myanmar after a week in Thailand took some adjusting ... Read more >


Rain and Storms

Saturday, 15 Aug 2009 | Views [7]

Rain and Storms   It’s raining cows and horses. Which is fine for me, because I’m in the ADRA office. It’s warm, solid and waterproof.   The monsoonal rain that woke me at 4am, combined with lightning and howling wind, hasn’t let up for ... Read more >

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Village Adventures

Friday, 3 Jul 2009 | Views [42]

Village Adventures   As part of my role as ‘project advisor’, one of my ‘jobs’ is visiting the projects in the villages. The adventure begins after worship. The ADRA car is working today, so we ride in comfort to the warehouse, past kids ... Read more >

Tags: myanmar, burma, adra, world vision, world food program, humanitarian air services


Hunger in the Mountains

Thursday, 25 Jun 2009 | Views [28]

Dear Friends, As you are aware, I am in Myanmar, and have a real heart for the people here. I have also been in Mae Sot, and seen the border situation, but not like it is at the moment. Please, if you have been following my adventures, ... Read more >

Tags: myanmar, burma, adra, world vision, world food program, humanitarian air services


Helicopter to Work

Wednesday, 24 Jun 2009 | Views [53]

As I watch the delta unfold from my helicopter view, I have to pinch myself every so often to make sure I am not dreaming! Am I really catching a helicopter to work?? The wind blowing through my hair from the open windows of the old Russian 20-seater ... Read more >

Tags: myanmar, burma, adra, world vision, world food program, humanitarian air services


Myanmar Reflections

Wednesday, 24 Jun 2009 | Views [88] | Comments [1]

Myanmar After 2 months of waiting for my visa to volunteer with ADRA, I am finally here!   Wow, what a country! I see why people say they fall in love with it – I have already, both the people, the culture and the contrasts. The ... Read more >

Tags: myanmar, burma, adra, world vision, world food program, humanitarian air services


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