Mandalay to Maymyo

A gentle 80km drive up to Maymyo the winter capital of colonial Burma. Julian drove the route to perfection as always.

Julian's grandparents lived in Maymyo in the 1930's. We met John the deputy director of the Botanical Gardens who first took us to the Governors house organised for us to visit the Forestry school and it's museum. We then went looking for their house "Noel"

But first we went to the Botanical Gardens, built by Sir Harcourt Butler and were allowed to drive through the Gardens. This is a honour not even granted to the Generals! The view from the tower was amazing.

We drove around looking for Noel without success. John has disappeared with a picture to talk to old residents. We will have a second go tomorrow.

Sitting drinking Gordon's gin and Schwepps tonic. What could be better!

Photos to follow.



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