Particularly to the Westerner, Myanmar is an enigma. A former British Colony and from the early 1960's a military ruled country that chooses it's friends very carefully. The United States government is not considered a friend.
Quite interestingly, South East Asian countries, including Myanmar, feel now more strength and emboldened by this huge stumble capitalism has taken.
Not an uncommon refrain from leadership around this region includes, "See? You tell us little countries what monetary policy we should take or you will not help us much. Look at what your monetary policy brought upon you! And look at what your bad judgement gave to the world".
There are two sides to every story. I choose not to be involved in any political discourse on either side in this instance. Instead, I simply want to explore and document without an agenda.
Friends here in Phnom Pehn, like the head of United Nations (UN) security for Cambodia and others have suggested to me..."go".
By all accounts, Myanmar is one of the last vestiges of ancient living on this planet that is hugely historic, mesmerizing, sweet and endlessly genuine.
My trip to Yangon is short. The purpose of this visit is to line-up handlers for more extensive trips in the future. Just the same, I am likely to have some interesting stories, videos and stills to share when I get back.
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