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Post by joko on Jan 11, 2017 0:22:48 GMT 7
In less than a week, I've got a (paid) month off from work. I've been planning this journey through Myanmar's scenic Shan State for a while now, and the closer I get to it, the more worried I get. Specifically, getting from northern to southern Shan.. Hsipaw to Kengtung. Maybe I should consider smuggling myself in a produce truck... I invite you to my blog |
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Post by me on Jan 11, 2017 7:05:01 GMT 7
Have a look at that Top Gear episode.... the River Kwai one... I think it covers this
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 9:16:40 GMT 7
So should we watch joko's version, or the Top Gear episode ?  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 9:32:00 GMT 7
Top Gear episode was excellent, including the infamous "slope on a bridge," comment.
I heard from a Shan monk that certain parts of Shan state are still off bounds for Westerners.
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Post by joko on Jan 11, 2017 10:25:31 GMT 7
Yes, most of Shan State is still off limits to foreigners. It's not just controlled by armed separatists, it's also opium country.
Thing is, I have a Myanmar Drivers License. Under the authority of the Ministry of Rail Transportation, this allows me to go anywhere in the country that would otherwise require special permission. We'll see how this flies with army guys running the highway checkpoints. As I noted, I entirely entirely anticipate being turned around just south of Hsipaw, and the camera will be rolling for that.
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Post by smokie36 on Jan 11, 2017 11:35:49 GMT 7
You never mentioned opium before.
When does our trip start joko?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 11:36:57 GMT 7
Armed separatists you say!
Your top gear adventure may end up a banged up abroad adventure Joko
I look forward to seeing the film you get
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Post by rgs2001uk on Jan 11, 2017 14:55:47 GMT 7
Loving the can do attitude, just do it.
Dont worry about being kidnapped and held for ransom, we will have a whip round and send the money for a pair of new orange overalls and maybe enough for a haircut, got to look your best on those Isil videos.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 15:01:49 GMT 7
Yes, most of Shan State is still off limits to foreigners. It's not just controlled by armed separatists, it's also opium country. Thing is, I have a Myanmar Drivers License. Under the authority of the Ministry of Rail Transportation, this allows me to go anywhere in the country that would otherwise require special permission. We'll see how this flies with army guys running the highway checkpoints. As I noted, I entirely entirely anticipate being turned around just south of Hsipaw, and the camera will be rolling for that. See if you can arrange an invitation to a temple in that zone, have the temple send a rep to meet you and escort you. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 15:04:33 GMT 7
If I was joko I would take my toothbrush  |
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Post by joko on Jan 11, 2017 16:47:10 GMT 7
You never mentioned opium before. When does our trip start joko? I've got a visa run to do beforehand... So I'll be in Bangkok next Tuesday on 17-18 January (If anyone wants to meet up in the ACTUAL Big Mango, PM me), then flying from BKK to Naypyitaw to pick up the motorcycle. Then to Bagan, then to Mandalay, where I hope to trade in my crappy little Chinese Kenbo 125 motorbike for a proper Japanee enduro bike on which I'll make the rest of the journey. |
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Post by rgs2001uk on Jan 11, 2017 21:07:22 GMT 7
You never mentioned opium before. When does our trip start joko? I've got a visa run to do beforehand... So I'll be in Bangkok next Tuesday on 17-18 January (If anyone wants to meet up in the ACTUAL Big Mango, PM me), then flying from BKK to Naypyitaw to pick up the motorcycle. Then to Bagan, then to Mandalay, where I hope to trade in my crappy little Chinese Kenbo 125 motorbike for a proper Japanee enduro bike on which I'll make the rest of the journey. Thanks for your kind invite, at the moment too busy. If I were you I would get down on my knees and worship whatever diety you pray to and pray blether doesnt read this, he may take you on a session your liver will never recover from, . |
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Post by joko on Jan 11, 2017 21:36:55 GMT 7
I've got a visa run to do beforehand... So I'll be in Bangkok next Tuesday on 17-18 January (If anyone wants to meet up in the ACTUAL Big Mango, PM me), then flying from BKK to Naypyitaw to pick up the motorcycle. Then to Bagan, then to Mandalay, where I hope to trade in my crappy little Chinese Kenbo 125 motorbike for a proper Japanee enduro bike on which I'll make the rest of the journey. Thanks for your kind invite, at the moment too busy. If I were you I would get down on my knees and worship whatever diety you pray to and pray blether doesnt read this, he may take you on a session your liver will never recover from, . Oh, I don't think my liver could be hurt more by another more than I hurt it myself. Remember, I live in Myanmar.... Here I can buy 'whiskey' that is made of water, ethyl alcohol and 'whiskey flavoring' |
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Post by rgs2001uk on Jan 11, 2017 21:41:11 GMT 7
Thanks for your kind invite, at the moment too busy. If I were you I would get down on my knees and worship whatever diety you pray to and pray blether doesnt read this, he may take you on a session your liver will never recover from, . Oh, I don't think my liver could be hurt more by another more than I hurt it myself. Remember, I live in Myanmar.... Here I can buy 'whiskey' that is made of water, ethyl alcohol and 'whiskey flavoring' A mere amateur I see. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 22:18:29 GMT 7
Thanks for your kind invite, at the moment too busy. If I were you I would get down on my knees and worship whatever diety you pray to and pray blether doesnt read this, he may take you on a session your liver will never recover from, . Oh, I don't think my liver could be hurt more by another more than I hurt it myself. Remember, I live in Myanmar.... Here I can buy 'whiskey' that is made of water, ethyl alcohol and 'whiskey flavoring' Uhuhu. Impressed, I am not. Last session the other week - witnessed by three BM members - resulted in one guy getting stretchered, the other guy, god knows what - and the third had his wife come to see me wagging her finger - "what did you do to my man?" Nuffin. It was all self-inflicted. |
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