One week in Myanmar
Hi everyone. Just a brief update to say I finished a bit early today, about 35km as I got a load of logistic stuff to sort and may be a late start, Thursday.
I didn’t need this delay as I still got to run 50km a day for 3 more weeks before visa runs out. Its very tough and grueling as I said before a bit like Indonesia, all the mental stuff with the people, the narrow road, no shoulder, the rubber necks causing dangerous situations and crazy traffic. I met a New York cyclist today and he says he has the same with up to 30 gawkers looking on at the end of a hard day when all he wanted to do was rest, Yes I know that one. Well that was in Mongolia, not as bad here.
Having said that the people are most helpful.
Having a bit of fun learning the language.
Cowan Day means delicious! Ah yes we in Ireland know the banks after their bailout by Mr Cowan will probably have a yearly Cowan day while our grand children still pay off the cost of govt incompetence. I noted in Thailand many banks had calendars with pictures of the king, I am sure Irish banks would love to do the same with our Prime Minister!
Gay Zoo Tim Buddy means Thanks. The first time I said it I said ‘ Tims buddy is in the gay zoo! ‘
And a fun one ‘ Yay ” means water.
I am very weary trying to keep this show on the road, I have a feeling when I get to India it will be much easier. Yes I know India is a very crowded place too.
50km a day is a bit too much for me here in this heat but I am slugging it out as best as I can. There is no sign of the intense heat abating. I look forward to some cool weather!
The cops don’t bother me anymore, hope it stays that way. I think before it was because I was near the Thai border. Not sure about the restricted areas, think much has changed since the signs in last blog were put up. I will just keep running on. Once or twice they did try to say mister you cant run here. Once I looked an English speaking cop in the eye and said.
” Officer is Myanmar a democracy? And before he could answer I said
” Yes, No, Yes, No …. ”
Till he eventually said… ” Well Yes.”
” I bid you an adios officer ” And ran on. Yes I have a feeling it will be a battle of wits here.
Approx distance 37,600km Days 862.
The food here is first class, perhaps along with Thailand s food the best on the whole run. Got a delicious meal last night, fish, rice, various veg,fruit soup, in all I had 10 plates on the table and the bill was 2,5 euro!
Thanks for stopping by, Talk soon!
Rest Myanmar route press HERE
Like here. Things are a little uncertain in eastern India. Press HERE for my proposed route which will surely be modified
November 14th, 2013 at 10:42 am
Good Man Tony, And gay zoo tim buddy to yourself for a wonderful pen picture of your experiences travelling through Myanmar. It is refreshing to hear that you are being treated well there and you are making such great progress. Again and again – well done !!
November 14th, 2013 at 1:47 pm
tony, it looks like you are progressing well, even if there are some tough days ahead. pity about the heat though……you could do without that. keep the head up you are doing great. kevin
November 15th, 2013 at 1:32 am
Glad to hear food is great as I know how you love to eat so much. Take care on the busy roads with such heat. It’s awful to hear you are under such pressure with visa restrictions but only you can do it, to quote yourself, nobody said it would be easy so just continue your strategy and you will succeed. Love from all your family Ann and the gang
November 17th, 2013 at 9:36 pm
tony, the spot tracker is moving along nicely. hope you are doing ok. well done. kevin
November 19th, 2013 at 2:19 pm
hi tony….great to see things are going well for you…..to think you were here in newfoundland …what three years ago???
keep on keeping on..
your friends in newfoundland canada
stewart and bernie cochrane
December 2nd, 2013 at 2:41 pm
Almost to India ? Run safe !