Rangoon

ian: 28th Nov 2005 - 05:37 GMT

Jamie, thanks for the minor shout-out in the new comments on the contribute page :)

Jamie: 28th Nov 2005 - 09:18 GMT

No worries, i thought your World Tour 1978 was a good example of how to use tags to create a series. Really enjoying these by the way. Good work Ian's Dad

adam: 28th Nov 2005 - 09:24 GMT

my friend is there teaching english.. internet isnt very accessible apparently hehe

Jamie: 28th Nov 2005 - 12:48 GMT

Technically, when these photos were taken, this country was officially called Burma.

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Favoutite quote: "The new name "Myanmar" has been recognized by the United Nations, but several countries, including the United Kingdom and Canada, sometimes refer to it as Burma"

Long live colonialism, eh

Catherine Penfold-Waxman: 28th Nov 2005 - 14:48 GMT

Fan-freakin-tastic pictures!
I am in love with Ian's entire family for these photos.

ian: 28th Nov 2005 - 15:28 GMT

Jamie, I considered that. I decided to use the original placenames in the titles, but the modern names in the "Location," so that any mapping scripts wouldn't break.

jeeff: 28th Nov 2005 - 16:12 GMT

the reason canada (and i'm sure the uk too) still use the name 'burma' is to avoid giving legitimacy to the military junta which took over the territory, changed the country's name, and which remains one of the most repressive regimes in the world.

Arun Singh Dicky from India: 28th Mar 2006 - 05:47 GMT

Ive not been to yongon but seen a lot of pictures and am sure its going to be on world TOURISM very soon.Its really beautiful with very nice people.It has to be brought to a real tourist destination.