tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post8011145149457009704..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Myanmar ~ So Delightfully Different!Jackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-79184052305035674122018-08-28T01:54:45.689-07:002018-08-28T01:54:45.689-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Alex dainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00684644293321246713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-78071127145463700042015-08-19T21:03:59.033-07:002015-08-19T21:03:59.033-07:00This was a great introduction to Myanmar. I had no...This was a great introduction to Myanmar. I had no idea you could book a hotel on land while on a cruise. I'm keeping Oceania in mind for future reference!Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474198992341706776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-44960685285733430562015-08-14T13:19:49.220-07:002015-08-14T13:19:49.220-07:00Thanks for the visit to Myanmar it looks like a wo...Thanks for the visit to Myanmar it looks like a wonderful place to visit. I'll really be looking forward to your review of The Strand as well. Sue Reddelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17714632077934476201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-87211600092930089942015-08-14T10:11:26.638-07:002015-08-14T10:11:26.638-07:00Yep, Cathy, I would say this was the worst traffic...Yep, Cathy, I would say this was the worst traffic we've ever experienced, and that includes our experiences in Naples where everyone drives when and where they feel like it! Thanks for stopping by!!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-41767294589411563382015-08-14T10:10:11.634-07:002015-08-14T10:10:11.634-07:00Oh Poppy what a joy to see your name and comment! ...Oh Poppy what a joy to see your name and comment! You have been missed !!! Hope to hear more from you~ hugs, JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-49668772994114733942015-08-13T21:58:48.854-07:002015-08-13T21:58:48.854-07:00It surely does sound like a different and exciting...It surely does sound like a different and exciting place to visit. It is funny how some names affect our visions and expectations -- Myanmar = very exotic! Great following along with you there. The traffic looks pretty scary -- scarier than Rome!Cathy Sweeneyhttp://www.travelingwithsweeney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-85457302754470712592015-08-13T12:17:04.975-07:002015-08-13T12:17:04.975-07:00Myanmar does seem delightful and magical, indeed! ...Myanmar does seem delightful and magical, indeed! I've never heard of communal water drinking before - what an idea! The people are certainly lovely and friendly and yes, your report and pics definitely illustrate the differences that exist in this exotic land.<br /><br />Looking forward to more helpings of Myanmar, topped with Jackie's genuine appeal!<br /><br />Happy weekend, my friend!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-57913040186376624802015-08-12T07:14:51.727-07:002015-08-12T07:14:51.727-07:00Don't wait too long as the country is on the c...Don't wait too long as the country is on the cusp of breaking into full-fledged tourism. . .and it will soon lose its worn-around-the-edges charm. Thanks for your visit~Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-929975661489337252015-08-12T07:13:37.520-07:002015-08-12T07:13:37.520-07:00Yes, Carol, we had a superb trip on the Nautica. ...Yes, Carol, we had a superb trip on the Nautica. Love the freedom the cruise line allows for on-your-own outings like we had in Myanmar. Thanks for stopping by!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-47632127334687899912015-08-12T07:12:34.824-07:002015-08-12T07:12:34.824-07:00Actually the ship was docked an hour from anything...Actually the ship was docked an hour from anything other than the container port here Judith so staying near the ship would have been rather boring and tedious. We didn't drink from the communal cups. . .the country is still on the edge when it comes to tourism so we also didn't eat at any of the street vendors either. I will show hotel and food (delicious, wonderful food, by the way) soon! Thanks for the visit and the link up opportunity!!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-3288078779233670822015-08-12T07:10:17.608-07:002015-08-12T07:10:17.608-07:00Thank you for the invite to link up! I will come b...Thank you for the invite to link up! I will come by and if I miss this week will make sure I visit next week!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-92225834371537512802015-08-12T07:08:21.962-07:002015-08-12T07:08:21.962-07:00Glad you enjoyed the post Amila! Hope you'll b...Glad you enjoyed the post Amila! Hope you'll be a regular at TravelnWrite. Happy travels to you until our paths again cross.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-90224070683565844812015-08-12T07:07:18.649-07:002015-08-12T07:07:18.649-07:00Margaret, thank you for coming along with us. Hop...Margaret, thank you for coming along with us. Hope you'll come back for more photos and tales of our travels through a most amazing part of the world!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-88956170241974775972015-08-11T22:47:58.987-07:002015-08-11T22:47:58.987-07:00Jackie, We have not gotten to Myanmar yet. It'...Jackie, We have not gotten to Myanmar yet. It's high on the list for our return to Asia trip whenever that is. I can't wait to go. Your photos are amazing@Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06954477073768042790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-82474748355932986562015-08-11T08:14:26.415-07:002015-08-11T08:14:26.415-07:00Myanmar has a long ways to go to be tourist-friend...Myanmar has a long ways to go to be tourist-friendly, but maybe that is why we enjoyed the stop so much: it was worn and crusty and a bit on the edge of uncomfortable, but so absolutely amazing that we want to go back again! thanks for the visit, Suzanne.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-37037181906733664812015-08-11T08:13:08.117-07:002015-08-11T08:13:08.117-07:00Oh Jill, I don't think this is for you if you ...Oh Jill, I don't think this is for you if you don't do heat and congestion - both were at all-time highs for us! Thanks for the visit - come back soon.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-56562323581506543152015-08-11T08:12:16.650-07:002015-08-11T08:12:16.650-07:00The city has some lush parks (I'll show those ...The city has some lush parks (I'll show those in a future post) but in general it is about as 'lush' as LA or New York -- lush here, is found out in the countryside.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-71473350374039245482015-08-11T08:11:16.931-07:002015-08-11T08:11:16.931-07:00Thanks so much for taking time to read the post an...Thanks so much for taking time to read the post and comment, Marie! Look forward to future comments from you~ have a great week! JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-81334326094665343702015-08-11T08:10:06.985-07:002015-08-11T08:10:06.985-07:00And thanks to you, Mersad, for organizing another ...And thanks to you, Mersad, for organizing another group of wonderful travel blogs to allow my armchair travels to expand!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-52179190142627295772015-08-11T08:09:26.405-07:002015-08-11T08:09:26.405-07:00It was amazing - congested both streets and sidewa...It was amazing - congested both streets and sidewalks, hot, crazy, confusing - and we can hardly wait to go back again!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-32515738178153579142015-08-11T08:08:27.152-07:002015-08-11T08:08:27.152-07:00Noel, OMG, what you and your beautiful photos coul...Noel, OMG, what you and your beautiful photos could show of Myanmar. I can only image the scenes you would find to highlight. Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-78951789395114606332015-08-11T08:07:39.292-07:002015-08-11T08:07:39.292-07:00Come back, Maya, as I still have to show you the h...Come back, Maya, as I still have to show you the hotel and we've got a few more streets to wander before heading to Oman!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-82039928984720879172015-08-11T08:06:56.158-07:002015-08-11T08:06:56.158-07:00And thank you for joining us on the quick trip thr...And thank you for joining us on the quick trip through town. Hope you'll come back for a tour of the historical hotel where we stayed while there! Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-48779491434937240522015-08-11T08:06:09.107-07:002015-08-11T08:06:09.107-07:00It is a complex, multi-layered city which provides...It is a complex, multi-layered city which provides similar experiences to its visitors, I think, Rajesh.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-37291474877822337092015-08-11T06:02:01.442-07:002015-08-11T06:02:01.442-07:00What a practice of drinking in communal cups! And ...What a practice of drinking in communal cups! And being allowed onshore for 3 days is a great benefit. Gotta look for that liner Oceania's Nautica! Thanks.Carolina Esguerra Colbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784899826200923352noreply@blogger.com