"Hello, this is your tour guide speaking. I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome you all to Burma. As you travel through our beautiful country, please do not look beyond the glittering pagodas, do not talk about politics, and please ensure that you do not leave the clearly defined trail. Thank you for your attention and please enjoy your visit."A joke, yes, but joking about the government in Burma is a criminal offence punishable with seven years hard labor. This book is a traveler's account of his experiences in Burma in trying to get to know Burma and its people without interference from officialdom and the military, and without being steered along the "official" tourist path.
