I am in Bangkok for vacation right now, and the internet is soooooo much faster, so I decided to take the opportunity and upload some photos of my time in Yangon so far. This is by no means exhaustive, but should give you a glimpse into my life here in Myanmar.
Shwe Dagon Pagoda: the most famous landmark in all of Myanmar. (And it’s visible from my living room!)
The unsightly results of “cupping”, a Chinese medicine technique to reduce tension and draw out toxins from the body.
The view from my rooftop! That’s my school, right there! It’s a 2-minute commute.
Thumingalar Road. My neighborhood.
A beautiful colonial tower on Pansodan Street downtown.
Booksellers like this are on just about every street downtown.
Holes, like this or even bigger, are also to be found in just about every street downtown. And in the rest of Yangon, for that matter.
Samosas for breakfast!
Sweet tea. It’s like chai, but without the spices. So, it’s actually not like chai at all.
Mohinga, traditional Myanmar breakfast fare. Fish and noodle soup with coriander and lemongrass. Delicious.
One side of my classroom!
My storage and sink area.
The other side of my classroom!
This is the Beginning 