Ramblings about Burma-Myanmar
How do I begin to describe Burma (Myanmar)?
-People still use payphones. They actually wait in line to use them, or a rigged up version of a corded phone hacked into a phone line.
-Burmese openly talk about their preferred method of birth control, and want to know yours
- After Burmese get married, they have babies...right away. "Why you don't have a baby if you married for so long?" Honestly, they grilled me way more than any friend or family member ever has. Mom, did you tell them to do that?
-Betel juice stained teeth are everywhere...I also think betel juice might be bad for your teeth...lots of toothless smiles here...Does the film Beetlejuice have anything to do with betel juice?
- They will ask how much you weigh, what your salary is, and are not upset if you ask them the same
-These skirts are called longhis (lawn-geeze)
-I bought some of these skirts
- What does the government have against candy?
- Burmese people love to talk and are some of the most friendly people I have ever encountered
- I'm so encouraged and relieved to experience their friendliness. I can be myself.
- I want some freakin' candy!
- All that is available is sugar cane cubes.
- Sugar cane cubes=instant cavity
- Hmmm...maybe it isn't the betel juice that ruins teeth
- Random people want to take their picture with me! This is a refreshing change from being at home since I'm known to photobomb, blink, or unexpectedly jerk my head just as the camera is clicking. I do my very BEST to smile and have my eyes open at the same time.
- I met very few Americans, but met many Burmese men, women and children.
- Female monks wear pink.
- Male monks were the chattiest. One monk in particular, Sea Water, gave me a blessing and gave me a gift, and then made me promise I would return to Burma.
- I enjoyed my time in Burma immensely, and intend to keep my promise.
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