Checking out the view

 

What is out there?

Tobacco Free School

An interesting sign outside a school in Yangon

Friday Flowers Orchids on the Train

The circle line train in Yangon takes locals too and from the markets and market gardens.  These orchids added color and glamour to the journey.

Maroon Monks' Robes

Monks in Burma/Myanmar wear maroon colored robes, whereas those in Thailand wear orange or saffron colored robes.  I am not sure why there is a difference, apparently it is only recently that Burmese monks moved to the burgundy colored robes.

I liked the color of the maroon robes hanging out to dry provided a good contrast to the green walls of this monastery in Yangon

Burmese Text

Burmese writing, as seen in this metal sign above the gateway to a monastery is circular and quite elegant.

Yangon Fashion

While in Yangon we explored the markets.  These glamorous, colorful lacy tops caught my eye.

Graduation Tree

Friday was Graduation for the seniors.

The events commenced with this tree planting ceremony.  I love the blue watering cans with the yellow ribbon.

This was followed by an assembly, staff entered the auditorium to Ode to Joy and the students to Land of Hope and Glory - all most unexpected in a Thai environment.  The assembly  commenced patriotically with Joe B singing the US Anthem and More singing the Thai national anthem.

Matt Schroeder (a fellow teacher and friend) gave a wonderful graduation address to the students - very inspiring.  My role as senior advisor was to present flowers to the graduates as they came on stage to receive their diplomas.

In the evening there was a dinner and more speeches at a city hotel.

It was a lovely day, one of the best at APIS and I was sad to see the seniors leave but excited about the bright futures awaiting them.