What a fab Sunday – first day of all blue skies and sun shining after the last first 7 weeks of monsoon rains – no rainy monsoon season not yet fully over but blue skies ahead! We used it for a trip downtown to visit two fabulous old building currently revamped.
First the chance to get into the newly renovated Burma Tourism building just across the Sule Pagoda. They opened their doors and roof top for visitors to get a glimpse of the beautifully remodeled facade and interiors hosting a pop up bazar/crafts workshop and tea shop.
From there we went to one of the absolute architectural highlights of Yangon – the old Secretariat building which is still under renovation but opened its door today for visitors to get a glimpse of the sheer beauty and size. Build in the late 19th century it served as the British seat of government until independence in 1948.
Myeik noodle recipe
Myeik is a town in the far south of Myanmar not far from the Thai border and gateway to the Mergui archipelago. One of the dream destinations on my list – a nearly unspoiled area of around a 1000 islands that one can only reach by sailing or yacht cruises as near all of them are uninhabited. As said on my bucket list to go, even more after I did try the famous Myeik noodles first time today – something else to look forward to when visiting the region.
Chop one chicken breast, garlic, spring onions and chillies and fry in cooking oil. After chicken is cooked add the bean sprouts and the cooked flat rice noodles, prawns and chick peas together with a table spoon of fish sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar and oyster sauce as well as salt to taste. Beat on egg lightly and add it to the pan stirring well. Garnish with coriander, crushed peanuts and wedges of lime. Delicious.
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