The Rosebush

Well… I made it here!

Yesterday was not a good day… The predictable panic and tears and isolation… Especially as my mobile doesn’t work here, and apparently my email is intermittent - it was working fine yesterday but for some reason now it’s stopped. Just hoping and praying it’s just a dodgy server rather than the g*vernment here having sussed me out already!!!  Emailing friends and family really helped yesterday.

Today I’m going to explore the market which is close to my hotel.  I think it will take every ounce of bravery I can muster, but that’s what I’m here for I guess.  Later on, I am supposed to be meeting a guy who I got chatting to last night in the hotel bar, and we’re going to go exploring the Shwe Dagon Pagoda - the most famous landmark in the country (Google it!).  I kinda wish I hadn’t arranged to go with him, but he was nice and I suppose it wouldn’t be a bad idea to go with a local!

Managed to get some sleep last night, so no jet lag at the moment.  Probably need a nap a bit later, but there’s no reason why I can’t do that.  Might make use of the free gym/sauna/steam room and the outdoor swimming pool.  Considering that you feel kinda damp whenever you go outside anyway,  I suppose I might as well actually get wet!!  It is bl**dy hot and sticky here… gonna need to find myself some more lightweight clothing I think.

Right, time to hit the shops I suppose.  God… I hope today doesn’t end up with a repeat of yesterday’s emotional outbursts!!