Saturday, June 8, 2013

Things you see in Yangon

Yangon never ceases to surprise and entertain its residents. Here are some recent discoveries..

Afraid of exotic Asian diseases? fear not! Rum to the rescue!

And, didn't you always wish your low fat milk included also some fresh milk? Search no more!


This seemed pretty out of place in a country that hardly knows what visa is.


And on a more "normal" note.. I stumbled across this monastery one day when I had an hour to spend before an appointment.. very nice surprise.

  


Overall, life has been improving day by day since Arne started working (2-3 weeks ago). Apart from the obvious perks (a car, more money) we're generally feeling much more relaxed and happy being here.

And a-propos work - here's me with a recent article published about Israel's increasing involvement in Myanmar's develpoment (yep, that's my job! but the ambassador still got the cover photo):