Christmas Day – on the Circular Train, Yangon

This is a set of photographs, converted into black and white, which I took on Christmas Day (2012) when I caught the Circular Train around Yangon.  The story is here as well as some colour images.

dropping off goods as the train draws into the station

The ice cream seller just jumps onto the carriage steps in time

Platform scenes

Yangon Central Station

Platform 7

 

Norway

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Images from my recent visit to Norway, including Oslo city, the Oslofjord and Asker, near Oslo.  

Spring colour

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Spring in Yangon brings a complete riot of colour, and I never tire of taking in the glorious colours around me in the pre-monsoon season. The colour seems to start with the jacaranda, and a variety of purple blooms take … Continue reading →

Life on the Waterways

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Images from a visit to the watery lands of the Delta

Remote villages and traditions

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I was rather hesitant about visiting the remote tribal Chin village in Rakhine state, but after careful background research and consideration, ultimately curiosity and the wish to find out for myself prevailed.  I had read about the traditional practice of … Continue reading →

Ancient temples of mystical Mrauk U

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Mrauk U is recognised as an archeologically important ancient city in Rakhine State, Myanmar. I have had a dream to visit since arriving in Myanmar, and with the winter season and usually dry, clear days a plan developed to visit … Continue reading →

Exploring Mrauk U

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I spent five days exploring Mrauk U on foot, by bicycle, by pony and cart and by boat………   Here are a selection of images – the story will be on the wordy blog