IN THE COOL COOL OF THE EVENING – GLITTERING IN RANGOON Last night . . . In the cool of the early evening in Rangoon, Jim and I turn the corner onto the platform of Buddhist shrines. The gilded stupa of this ‘Golden Pagoda’ glitters with such stunning impact. Barefooted, in wonderment, we walk around …
RANGOON REVISITED AFTER FOUR YEARS Silver Wind is docked literally across the Strand from the downtown area of Rangoon, but the thought of walking back to the ship after today’s sightseeing and lunch was not to be considered. The temperature had already climbed was above 100 degrees, and one or al of us might have …
TOO QUICK TO JUDGMENT – HERE IN RANGOON! The once impressive Yangon Western State Court is typical of so many wonderful century-old colonial buildings now crumbling. Its cupola is caving in, the shutters are broken and falling off the windows, and plants grow from cracks in the peeling façade. Amazingly, it’s still in use! But …
Morning has broken Up with the birds Buffered by breezes Boats are appearing and crossing our bow The sky starts to colour With camera in hand A few more circuits And the sun makes its stand Pity the camera’s been in the chill Lens are all frosted and I can see nil (Thank God for …