...The Lady and Her Cowboy...: .. Chiang Mai to Naypyitaw ..

Well we have made it this far, we are currently in Nay Phyi Taw the new capital of Mynammar until very recently a closed city. So far this has been the most interesting and enduring part of the journey. From Chang Mai we headed north over a highway that has 1872 curves and bends, extremely steep both up and down to the northern frontier of Thailand, a war was going on when we arrived apparently 50 people died overnight the day we arrived. From there we headed southwesterly straddling the Burmese border to the city of Mae Sot where we were stuck for an extra day waiting for the direction of the road into Burma to change. Gave us a chance to relax a little, see some remote Thia culture and get ready to enter Burma. There was a lot of concern by the organizers about how smooth the entry might be, but alas all went well. A somewhat difficult passage to Mawlamyine a river front city with a regional presence to the needs of the people. Extremely friendly people that still live in many ways the way they have for decades. The past few days have been extremely hot, driving in the most bizarre traffic and road conditions, while trying to take in all the sights, what a hoot. The fat old girl is doing us proud even though she suffers severely from fat ankles. Laurie and I are enjoying ourselves immensely amongst her new found rally friends, all the ladies have suggested she win the Glamour Queen award, which is just wonderful and she certainly gets my vote.

Take Care

Laurie & Len