Governor’s Residence

Yangon, Myanmar

(Burma)

This was formerly the home of the Governor during British Colonial times.

Reclining Buddha

Yangon, Burma

One of 22,000+ Pagoda’s

In Burma

Lacquer Factory

Burma

22 Year Old Star

In Burma

Sunset View of Hundred’s of Pagoda’s in Burma

Our Guide “Sun” takes us through the Vegetable Market in Burma

All vegetables are purchased at the local markets

The ship’s Master Chef gave us a tour of the galley.

We witnessed a procession of “Novice” Monks heading to an initiation ceremony.

Very young “Novice” Monks being initiated so their grandparents would see them as Monks before they pass away.

Our ship prepares food for local Monks twice per week.

Up to seven inches thick gold leaf has been applied to this Buddha.

Each square foot has 25,200,000 gold leaf squares applied one at a time by followers.

Our tour guide “Sun”demonstrates how gold leaf is processed.

Thousands of gold leaf layers being pounded into .0004 thick sections.

Siem Reap Cambodia

All Musicians are victims of land mines in Cambodia

Sally and I wish each of you the Happiest New Year