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My theme this year is Burma AKA Myanmar. I used to live in Laos, so I looked forward to returning to Southeast Asia. I spent a little over three weeks exploring this country, learning a bit about its culture: its history, religion, and language. I thought others might enjoy some of what I learned and see some of what I saw.
Mandalay has so many 19th century British Buildings |
Pyinoolwin was a British summer retreat. Many Colonial Houses still stand. It was cool mountain area. |
Answers to what do you know about tea in Burma?
T 1. When ordering tea, you should know what kind you want:sweet, strong, sweet and strong. There are many different combinations. (Think Starbucks and all the possible coffees you can order. It’s about the same for tea in Burma: cho seh, bone mahn, baw hseent, jah hseent, pancho. It takes time to figure out which on suits your taste.)
F 2. You can order tea by the cup or bowl. (Actually you order it by the cup or “tankie,” the Burmese adaptation of the word tank. It’s not as big as a tank, but it’s bigger than a cup.)
NOW what do you know about British Colonial Times in Burma?
T/F 1. Britain went to war with Burma in the early 1900’s.
T/F 2. The Anglo-Burmese War had a few causes, but the most commonly named are the British desire for access to teak forests in southern Burma and a port to ship from.
Answers tomorrow.
Michelle Wallace says
British Colonial influence extends far and wide… that colonial house is beautiful.
When I saw the word Mandalay, I thought of the Kipling poem.
Natasha Duncan-Drake says
Those buildings are such a beautiful colour.
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Clarabelle Rant says
It's fun to see how cultures crossover.
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Nick Wilford says
Nice buildings but it's true we were a bit of a bully boy in a lot of places so I'll go true on the questions.
Yvonne Ventresca says
Is it Z yet??? We're almost there!
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Linda Eugenia Denise Brin Korbetis says
pure solid.
Lisa says
So lovely! I'm loving this tour of Burma with you! Lisa, co-host A to Z Challenge 2015 and http://www.lisabuiecollard.com
Lexa Cain says
We have a building in Heliopolis in Cairo that looks exactly like the Mandalay building, except ours is white. I guess Egypt has a a lot of Unique British Colonial Influences too! You've done a fantastic job with the Burma adventures and your Muffin Commandos are awesome! Have a lovely weekend, Lee! π
EvalinaMaria says
Oh my, I have to comeback tomorrow for the answers!
Evalina, This and that…
Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar! says
Hey human, Lee!
That's quite the British colonial influence. We were contemplating sorting out one of major colonies where they often say, "Have a nice day!"
Time for tea, which, rather surprisingly, can be a meal.
Pawsitive wishes,
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SHANAYA TALES says
That was interesting to know. Tea in a bowl/tankie. Being a tea lover, I think I don't mind that. I'd take sweet tea in a tankie, any day. Lovely pics too.
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Birgit says
The Brits were everywhere back then. They left their mark! I am glad the buildings still survive because so many are beautiful. Now for the questions which I often get 50% right:) I know there were wars but I think #1 is a trick question because I think they went to war in the 1800's but I can cay #2 is True-Wood was highly valued and so was a port…still is
Karen Mortensen says
Those buildings are so beautiful.
DEZMOND says
funny how it's about Brits it is called a colony, but when it is some other country it is called invasion, aggression…..
Unknown says
1 = F
2: there were 3 Anglo-Burmese wars in the 19th century. 1st was in response to a Burmese invasion into India to fight Arakanese patriots. 2nd was essentially because a hothead British Commodore seized one the Burmese King's ships & blockaded the Port of Rangoon. (England did capture ports & occupied the teak forests.) 3rd war came after Burma suggested a treaty w/ France & fined the Bombay Burma Trading Co for under reporting the amount of teak extracted.
So, I'd hazard that #2 = True.
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mylifelivedfull says
I don't drink tea, but your post makes me want to try it in Burma!! π
There is something inherently civilized about drinking tea that I envy … too bad the drink just doesn't work for me.
Your About page has to be the BEST I've ever read!! … especially when you got to New Hampshire. It made me laugh π No, I don't live in New Hampshire.
Stephanie Faris says
I know absolutely nothing about that but I love that you can still visit these historic places.
Stephen Tremp says
Makes sense there would still be a British influence there.
Bish Denham says
Beautiful English homes… but so out of place! It would be just like the English to go to war over teak.
blogoratti says
Lovely theme and photos. Nice weekend!
Susan Gourley/Kelley says
I could drink a 'tank' of tea. Think both questions are true today.
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Beautiful building and I love colonial homes.
I can't answer the questions. Next to math, history is my worst subject. π
Courtney Turner says
Those Brits! "The sun never set…" I've heard Macau has some really beautiful architecture too. That's one thing we don't really have in Hawaii, those big stone buildings. Not a lot of natural stone to quarry. I am drawing a blank for Oahu trying to think about whether there was a lot of colonial architecture. Not so much I think, though there are a few older stone buildings. Now you've got me thinking!
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nashvillecats2 says
Another lovely travel without moving from my chair.
Wonderful post Lee. both to read and look at the pictures.
Yvonne,
Anabel Marsh says
I would say 1F 2T. I think it was earlier. Another of those "not vety proud to be British" moments.
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Mark Noce says
Dang, so cool that you got live in such interesting palces:)
J.H. Moncrieff says
Those buildings are so beautiful!
The British were everywhere. I found their influence quite strange in Africa. There we were, watching rhinos go by, and eating full British breakfasts. It was a little bizarre.
Jennifer Hawes says
I forget how heavily the Brits have influenced other countries. Beautiful pics:)
Patricia Lynne says
Those are pretty houses.
J Lenni Dorner says
Oh, that sounds like fun! I want taste all those tea types.
Sherry Ellis says
That's a lot of tea choices! It would take me forever to figure out which kind I'd want.
Melissa says
I love your theme, too. Those are some lovely pictures. π
Tyrean Martinson says
I think it would be fascinating to see those houses and the culture mixed together. π I would love to order sweet tea, please. π
Tyrean Martinson says
tank -size!
Chrys Fey says
That's a neat looking house. π
LD Masterson says
So saying I just want a plain old cup of hot tea wouldn't get me anywhere?
I'd be in trouble.
Hilary Melton-Butcher says
Hi Lee – I'd love to see Mandalay .. one day perhaps. I guess both of those are right … but it might have been 1920s- 30s .. cheers Hilary
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
I'm sure it's an odd mix of their architecture and the British.