This is one of hopefully many letters from Myanmar discussing what I am seeing and experiencing as an aid worker or English teacher in the midst of a complex ethnic struggle.
Anderson Valley Advertiser
Greetings one and all. If you are sitting comfortably then I shall begin. Welcome to the 300th edition of “A Bird’s Eye View” since Sir Bruce’s return to the helm of the AVA in July…
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