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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Comments
As always, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog and can’t even imagine experiencing something this unique! Glad you are home safe and sound, despite a cold.
Welcome home – now VOTE!
Cathy is well cared for. She is losing some of her motor responses – eating and getting going after sitting.
Her eyes are bright but vacant. I am now living at 2 Laderman down the hill. I have a significant lady
Who was widowed after 52 year marriage and we provide the companionship of which we were deprived – she also took care of a husband with two strokes and esophageal cancer.
I have finally become not a legal pilot as the FAA needs to grind out approval over some 90 days due to my having to report bladder cancer – though that has gone away with treatment (not chemo). I may not take it up again but am applying for my medical anyway. I cried after my last flight Wednesday.
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Hey Julia and Mark…looking forward to seeing you Tomorrow night….And not to worry about the mis spellings…..I checked out the places on Google,they automatically changed the spellings! hee-hee…sleep well…until tomorrow night…get rested. we willrock androll….bt
Welcome home!!! I have printed and read every post to Barb, she some times falls asleep, but I keep reading to her and if I stop, she flashes her eyes as if to check to see if I’m still there. and I sure am. Love, Ray
Julia and Mark – Thanks so much for your most interesting and beautifully written descriptions. I thoroughly enjoyed them. With Mt.Hugs, George