Friday, November 2, 2012
We arrived home about 2pm, safe and almost sound. I developed a runny nose during the 36 hour journey home. At least I am home nursing it, rather than in Burma. We have managed to stay awake long enough to unpack, put most stuff away, get the laundry started, take showers and start to go through the mountain of mail. It is 5pm now and am not sure how much longer it will be before we fall into bed.
It has been a superlative adventure. I tried to think about what to say as a final note, but am at a loss—dare I say speechless? There are two mistakes I want to correct, however. The lodge in Putao is Malikha, not Melikha. I spelled it both ways and want to clear that up. Mrauk U is also spelled Mrauk Oo. I used one spelling and then another until I learned that both are correct. The pronunciation is what is tricky. It is Mraw oo, with the aw sounding like awe in Rakhine State. People in Yangon say Meaw oo. Pronunciation issues plagued me all over Burma.
I may be sending another message in a few days relating to Putao in the northern state of Kachin. When I have more information I will let you know.
Thank you for sharing the journey with us. I hope you have enjoyed reading about Lao and Burma. I’d love to hear your comments, good and otherwise.
Many blessings to you all,
Julia
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