Travel to Myanmar/ Burma Jan. 2nd in Syracuse, New York

$350

The Bucket List-Burma

Travel is with Bruce Block

past owner of the Antique Ground.

Maybe you don't have one yet?

I don't. I know there are things I want to do, but I can't say that I have a list. Opportunity presents itself and I find myself saying YES to things I've never considered. The first time I went to China, Lou, a man I only slightly new, walked into my store and mentioned he was going.

Why not, and in a matter of minutes I signed up for what was my first in years of traveling.

I've since traveled many places, had some great experiences, met unforgettable people and learned much. It's enough to see great sights, and we will, but often the best part of traveling is touching the soul of people you meet along the way and the way they touch yours. Sharing this experience with friends has become a passion. I've enjoyed the positive and even the difficult.

It's strange but even hard situations become fond memories.

If you want to stay at the Hilton (so to speak) I'm not your guide and this isn't your trip. Not that we don't stay at nice places, but they can be a little more adventurous.

If you want to only see and not have a chance to participate, this is not your trip. If you want to dress fancy and eat in only fine restaurants, this is not your trip.

It is a trip for you if you enjoy a little adventure, meet and know people, let them know you, want to see great things, experience firsthand, learn, and share with your fellow travelers a time you will always remember. We've met friends along the way and made friendships that will last forever.

Tomorrow July 31st is the last day you can take advantage of a 10% discount. You have to give OATS a deposit of $350. You have 2 weeks to pay if full or get your money back. You can still sign up after that, but you can't get the 10% off. It's an opportunity to say YES to this adventure. There are only 5 spaces left and I hope you'll come. The total group size is limited to 16.

Get ready to pack your bag and join us.

Bruce

ADVENTURE

BURMA/MYANMAR
January2nd-17th 2014. Deposit

$350 totally refundable for 2 weeks.

You can see the itinerary on the OATS website. Trip costs about $5500
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Here is a statement from someone who has just completed the trip.
PARADISE!. Yangon, Bagan and Mandalay offered breathtaking visits to historic sites and temples such as the National Museum, Shwedagon Pagoda and sunset at the U Bien footbridge. The hotels were lovely and accessible if you wanted to go out for a walk. Here we could have experienced "A DAY IN THE LIFE". The hotel in Kalaw was rustic and cabin-like and cold at night. The evening hot water bottle was a welcomed relief. Inle Lake was great fun and very diverse. Travelling in dugout canoes and long-tailed boats to experience life in and around the lake was both informative and exciting. We visited workshops to learn about lotus fiber and silk weaving, cigar or cheroot making, Shan paper-making and meeting and speaking with the "long neck" women from the Paduang hill tribe. We observed fisherman navigating with one foot and agriculture on floating gardens and of course, bargaining with the locals on the floating market. Of particular interest was a visit to a nunnery where we were able ask questions and the nuns spoke openly about their lives. This gave us a much greater insight into a very significant part of Buddhist life and Burmese culture. Our farewell dinner was delightful, under the stars, where we all dressed in longi (Burmese garb) and were entertained by with Burmese music and dance.

Here is how you can pre-register for this trip:

1) Call Grand Circle Travel Reservations

option 2
2) Advise the travel counselor Burma tour in 2014

3) Mention Group Code G4-23569
4) Deposit is $350 per person:
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