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Myanmar, 2016


Welcome to my blog! This is my first blog entry where I will show you my favorite moments and pictures of Myanmar. 

I decided to choose this country as my first entry because it has been one of the most amazing trips I have ever taken. In this country, despite the striking material poverty that is in your face, what truly barrages the senses is the kindness, the happiness, the ethnic diversity, the endurance, the landscapes, and people's desire to improve their quality of life. 

Myanmar was under a military dictatorship for 49 years during which time the people were oppressed and deprived of liberties. Once the dictatorship ended around 6 years ago, the country opened their doors to tourism. Even though there was a great suffering during the dictatorship, the people of Myanmar are considered one of the happiest of the world. 

I found this to be true since I met so many amazing people who were kind to me and who always had a smile on their face. This made me feel very welcomed and made my travel experience even better. Despite the unfortunate political tensions with ethnic minorities in Myanmar today, the country and its people continues to provide an incredible learning and travel experience.

Bienvenidos a mi blog. Esta es mi primera entrada y les voy a enseñar mis momentos favoritos y fotos de Myanmar. 

Decidí escoger este país como mi primera entrada porque ha sido uno de los viajes más increíbles que he tenido hasta ahora. En este país se puede conocer paisajes y templos maravillosos, y también la pobreza, la amabilidad, la felicidad, las diferentes etnias, la resistencia, y el deseo de su gente por mejorar su forma de vida. 

Myanmar estuvo bajo una dictadura militar por 49 años y la sociedad fue oprimida, pero una vez que la dictadura terminó, hace unos seis años el país abrió sus puertas al turismo. Y aunque hubo un gran sufrimiento durante esta dictadura, la gente de Myanmar es considerada uno de las más felices del mundo.

Y creo que esto es cierto, porque conocí a mucha gente increíble que fue muy generosa conmigo, siempre con una sonrisa en su cara. Esto me hizo sentir bienvenida e hizo mi experiencia de viaje inolvidable. A pesar de las tensiones políticas con las minorías etnicas, el país y su gente continúa ofreciendo una experiencia de aprendizaje muy valiosa y una aventura inolvidable. 











                           
                





                

























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