A hardware shop in Georgetown - Penang Island, Malaysia

A hardware shop in Georgetown - Penang Island, Malaysia

A street scene in Yangon
A street scene in Yangon

Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, is the largest city in Myanmar (Burma). In 2014, it was relatively safe to travel there.

Not anymore!

 A quiet afternoon in Venice, Italy  In the far background, the bell tower of Santo Stefano

A quiet afternoon in Venice, Italy

In the far background, the bell tower of Santo Stefano

Vegetable stand by the sea, Cambodia
Vegetable stand by the sea, Cambodia
 Totem Bight State Park, Alaska

Totem Bight State Park, Alaska

French Stilt-walkers - 2013 Chinese New Year Parade, Hong Kong
French Stilt-walkers - 2013 Chinese New Year Parade, Hong Kong
 French Stilt-Walkers- 2013 CNY Parade, Hong Kong

French Stilt-Walkers- 2013 CNY Parade, Hong Kong

 A street in Yangon, Myanmar

A street in Yangon, Myanmar

A Medieval church in Perouges, France
A Medieval church in Perouges, France
 Eglise Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Perouges (500AD), France
Eglise Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Perouges (500AD), France
 The Atrium, MS Volendam

The Atrium, MS Volendam

The Central Market - Sihanoukville, Cambodia
The Central Market - Sihanoukville, Cambodia
Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, viewed from the Kowloon side
Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, viewed from the Kowloon side
 Typical veggie Market in Vietnam

Typical veggie Market in Vietnam

Quirky street art in Penang, Malaysia; part real, part surreal
Quirky street art in Penang, Malaysia; part real, part surreal
 Canada Place, Vancouver

Canada Place, Vancouver

 Silk Bolts, Vietnam

Silk Bolts, Vietnam

 Tire repair shop in Port Blair, India

Tire repair shop in Port Blair, India

 Open-air fish Market, Myanmar 

Open-air fish Market, Myanmar 

 Elephant at The Sanctuary of Truth-  Pattaya, Thailand

Elephant at The Sanctuary of Truth- Pattaya, Thailand

 The Sanctuary of Truth, a completely hand carved temple in Pattaya, Thailand

The Sanctuary of Truth, a completely hand carved temple in Pattaya, Thailand

Fontain Cave - Arikok National Park, Aruba
Fontain Cave - Arikok National Park, Aruba
Easter in Antigua, Guatemala
Easter in Antigua, Guatemala

Many of Antigua’s buildings date back to the 16th Century, as evidenced in the layers of exposed repairs.

 Bangkok, Thailand  The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782.

Bangkok, Thailand

The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782.

Fuerte Bulnes, Punta Arenas - The Strait of Magellan
Fuerte Bulnes, Punta Arenas - The Strait of Magellan
A street in Santiago, Chile
A street in Santiago, Chile
Glacier Alley, Chile
Glacier Alley, Chile
A shop in Perouges, France
A shop in Perouges, France
A bookstore in Venice, Italy
A bookstore in Venice, Italy
At the Rialto Fish Market - Venice, Italy
At the Rialto Fish Market - Venice, Italy
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière - Lyon, France
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière - Lyon, France
Biennale Sculpture (2017), The Grand Canal - Venice, Italy
Biennale Sculpture (2017), The Grand Canal - Venice, Italy
The Holocaust Memorial - Berlin, Germany
The Holocaust Memorial - Berlin, Germany
Cartagena, Columbia - the Old Walled City
Cartagena, Columbia - the Old Walled City
Cartagena - the Old Walled City #4
Cartagena - the Old Walled City #4
Halong Bay, Vietnam
Halong Bay, Vietnam
Fossils in the coral - Shete Boca National Park, Curacao
Fossils in the coral - Shete Boca National Park, Curacao
Fontain Cave, Arikok National Park - Aruba  (Dutch Antilles)
Fontain Cave, Arikok National Park - Aruba (Dutch Antilles)
Tarcoles River, Costa Rica
Tarcoles River, Costa Rica
A Green Heron in the Bubali Bird Sanctuary, Aruba
A Green Heron in the Bubali Bird Sanctuary, Aruba
 Origami-Like Biomuseo (museum) designed by Frank Gehry.  Panama City

Origami-Like Biomuseo (museum) designed by Frank Gehry.

Panama City

 On the beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico  … and yes, I got suckered into a photo with the iguana for 5 bucks.

On the beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

… and yes, I got suckered into a photo with the iguana for 5 bucks.

 "Pulau Ketam" - Crab Island.    No vehicles allowed; only walking or bicycle, and the best crab anywhere!  Port Klang - Malaysia, in the Strait of Malacca

"Pulau Ketam" - Crab Island. No vehicles allowed; only walking or bicycle, and the best crab anywhere!

Port Klang - Malaysia, in the Strait of Malacca

The Circular Train - market stop, Myanmar
The Circular Train - market stop, Myanmar

The 45.9-kilometre (28.5 mi) 39-station loop system connects satellite towns and suburban areas to the city of Yangon.

The Circular Train #8 - refreshments (Myanmar)
The Circular Train #8 - refreshments (Myanmar)

The 45.9-kilometre (28.5 mi) 39-station railway loop system connects satellite towns and suburban areas to the city of Yangon.

Market stop #2, The Circular Train, Myanmar
Market stop #2, The Circular Train, Myanmar
Wash day, a Buddhist Monk in Thailand
Wash day, a Buddhist Monk in Thailand
Downtown Singapore
Downtown Singapore
Alexandra Canal, Singapore
Alexandra Canal, Singapore

I was fortunate to visit Singapore on several occasions, while travelling to and from Indonesia for work in the mid 90’s. Of all our travels, it’s one of my favourite cities for the warmth of the people, the variety of the food, the distinct architecture, and the rich history.

 Marina Bay Sands, an 8 billion$ integrated resort and casino in Singapore.

Marina Bay Sands, an 8 billion$ integrated resort and casino in Singapore.

Triangular "tunnel" outside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Triangular "tunnel" outside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Phu My Market
Phu My Market