Louanne Richardson

If you want to experience magical Myanmar from a myriad of perspectives this is the tour for you. The ten days were a fast moving kaleidoscope of wondrous events. Forget about the photos, I have found that the impressions themselves have left an indelible inner imprint that plays on in my imagination; the humour and sweetness of these poorest of people; their daily dedication to spiritual practice (our countless visits to pagodas and temples was the background perspective of our tour and the way in which we were able to feel the pulse of the people); the steadying influence of Paul, our Burmese tour guide, whose own practice and insights into both the Buddhist and political Myanmar history, as well as his intuitive 'grasp' of the needs of each member of our group was quietly impressive! And the elemental beauty of Pagan and Inley Lake, in contrast to the inevitable pollution of the cities, continue to leave me in a state of wonder.