Several developments in Burma have gotten us excited about this wonderful land. Although still ruled by the military junta, opposition leader and Noble Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, who now has relative freedom of movement, is implicitly encouraging travel to her beautiful homeland. Also, based on popular discontent, the government has suspended construction of the Chinese-financed Myitsone dam project in Kachin state. This decision reflects perhaps the government's increasingly progressive stance over the past few months. The release of additional political prisoners last week was another encouraging piece of news. We hope for the best for these beautiful people.
Notwithstanding its politics, we still feel Burma to be among our favorite places in all of Asia. Bev, Zen and I all agree that the Burmese people are among the most handsome and kind-hearted people in all of Asia.
- Randy
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