“Old Age is not for Sissies.” (Quote Bette Davies * 1908 + 1989 US American actress) I have to agree with her. It's always sobering and a little painful when you're reminded of your age. “You walk? ..Yes. Why? .. You old!!” This morning I am reminded of that once again. The girl at the…
Kalaw - Burning hot and freezing cold
No nostalgia, no transfiguration, more amazement at the fact that after all these years I am back in this wonderful little town in the mountains. I will feel very comfortable here – just like last time. I wonder if Mister Singh, our trekking guide, still lives here and if he has his wonderfully anachronistic...
Driving to Kalaw - Traffic Rules? What for?
I'm looking for old Mandalay. The name Mandalay sounds so beautiful, so encompassing everything that represents the idea of the Orient. It melts on the tongue, creates images and ideas in the mind, from wide-brimmed round braided hats to slit-eyed, smiling, eternally mysterious faces. Behind it, sunsets in the loveliest colors, rickshaws, fruits, stalls...